Two discussed ways of boosting defense cooperation between Jordan, US AMMAN: Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Monday met Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, commander of US Central Command, at Al-Husseiniya Palace in Amman, Jordan News Agency reported. The two parties discussed ways of boosting defense cooperation between the countries, as well as regional and international efforts to combat terrorism. Gen. Yousef Hneiti, chairman of Jordan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, was also present at the meeting.