Jordan and Australia discuss cooperation and regional de-escalation
Talks in Canberra addressed economic and defence ties alongside humanitarian assistance.
Jordan's King Abdullah II and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussed strengthening bilateral relations in Canberra on 14 October 2026, according to Petra.
The talks covered expanded cooperation, particularly in the economy and defence. The King also praised Australia's contribution to humanitarian relief in the region, including efforts relating to Gaza and UNRWA.
On regional affairs, Jordan called for stronger international efforts towards de-escalation and reiterated its opposition to the displacement of Palestinians and settlement expansion. Albanese stressed the importance of developing ties across several fields. This account describes the positions reported by the agency; it does not assume that agreements absent from the statement were signed.
Source: Petra News Agency · Source date: 2026-10-14.
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