Jordanian king starts official visit to Turkey

February 02 2019 18:01:22

Jordanian king starts official visit to Turkey

AMMAN- Anadolu Agency

Jordanian King Abdullah II set off on Feb. 2 for an official visit to Turkey, according to the Jordanian Royal Court.

King Abdullah II left with Queen Rania Al Abdullah for Turkey to hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Jordanian Court said in a statement.

The Jordanian monarch's visit comes at an invitation from the Turkish president.

Following a one-day visit to Turkey, King Abdullah is scheduled to visit Tunisia on Sunday to meet with President Baji Caid Essebsi.

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