RIYADH: The Speaker of Saudi Arabia’s Shoura Council, Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh, met Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Tuesday during an official visit to the country. The meeting, held in the presence of Crown Prince Hussein, discussed “the historical fraternal relations between the two countries, their people and their leaders,” the Saudi Press Agency reported. The sides also discussed ways to expand cooperation in various fields, especially parliamentary affairs, and the importance of maintaining their collaboration on issues of common interest. Al-Asheikh led a delegation to Jordan following an invitation from Ahmed Safadi, speaker of the Jordanian House of Representatives. In a separate meeting, the two speakers discussed ways to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and enhancing ties in other areas. Al-Asheikh thanked his hosts for the warm reception and hospitality extended to his delegation. “This visit comes within the framework of strengthening parliamentary cooperation between the two councils and keeping pace with the aspirations of the leadership of the two countries to strengthen bilateral relations and open new horizons for cooperation in a way that serves the interests of the two countries and their peoples,” he said. Safadi noted the strong relations between the two countries and the high level of coordination between the Shoura Council and the Jordanian House of Representatives. He also expressed his appreciation for the support Saudi Arabia had shown Jordan on various regional and international issues.