His Majesty King Abdullah II met Singapore’s leaders to reaffirm longstanding ties and advance collaboration in key sectors.
Singapore hosted His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on a working visit from 13 to 14 November 2025. During his visit, King Abdullah called on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and met Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong, who also hosted a lunch in his honour. The engagements underscored the warm and enduring relationship between Singapore and Jordan, which dates back to Jordan’s sponsorship of Singapore’s admission to the United Nations in 1965.
In the meeting with President Tharman, both leaders reaffirmed the strong bilateral partnership and discussed cooperation in education, trade and investment. They also exchanged views on developments in Gaza and the broader Middle East Peace Process, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries to regional stability and dialogue.
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Prime Minister Wong and King Abdullah explored ways to expand collaboration in areas such as education, vocational training, investment promotion and green energy. Prime Minister Wong expressed appreciation for Jordan’s support for the welfare of Singaporean students studying in Amman and Irbid. The leaders also acknowledged ongoing cooperation between Jordan and Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) through programmes such as the Postgraduate Certificate in Islam in Contemporary Societies and the Singapore College of Islamic Studies.
Both sides had a substantive discussion on the situation in Gaza. Prime Minister Wong conveyed Singapore’s gratitude for Jordan’s facilitation of humanitarian assistance, including support for Singapore’s recent contribution of prosthetic supplies for about 100 Palestinian amputees. He reiterated Singapore’s readiness to work with Jordan and other partners to support reconstruction efforts in Gaza once a permanent ceasefire is reached.
Singapore and Jordan reaffirmed their shared belief that a negotiated two-State solution, consistent with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, remains the only viable long-term pathway towards a comprehensive, just and durable resolution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. King Abdullah’s visit further strengthened the close friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
Source: Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
