# Jordan's King Abdullah II Begins Two-Day State Visit to Malaysia

> Jordan's King Abdullah II starts two-day state visit to Malaysia today, marking 60 years of diplomatic ties.
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/11/jordans-king-abdullah-ii-begins-two-day-state-visit-to-malaysia-today/238643
- Published: 2026-10-11T11:03:23+00:00
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## King Abdullah II begins two-day state visit
Jordan's King Abdullah II starts two-day state visit to Malaysia today at Sultan Ibrahim's invitation.
## Second state visit since 2008
This marks King Abdullah II's second state visit to Malaysia since May 2008.
## 60 years of diplomatic relations
Malaysia and Jordan commemorate over six decades of diplomatic relations established in 1965.
## Educational collaborations
1,636 Malaysian students study in Jordan and 1,490 Jordanian students study in Malaysia.
## Bilateral trade growth
Bilateral trade reached RM993.4 million in 2025, up 15.2 per cent from 2024, and RM740.7 million from January to August 2026.
## State welcome ceremony
King Abdullah II will attend state welcome ceremony at Istana Negara followed by audience with Sultan Ibrahim.
## State banquet and audience
King Abdullah II will also attend state banquet and have audience with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
## Key takeaway

Jordan's King Abdullah II begins a two-day state visit to Malaysia on October 11, 2026, celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations between the countries.