Jordan Daily - The Embassy of Malaysia in Amman hosted an official reception at the St. Regis Hotel Amman to mark Malaysia’s 69th National Day and 63rd Malaysia Day. The distinguished event was graced by Her Excellency Dr. Nancy Namrouqa, Minister of State for Foreign ffairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, alongside members of the diplomatic corps, senior government officials, business leaders, media representatives, and members of the Malaysian community residing in Jordan.
In his welcome remarks, His Excellency Dato’ Mohamad Nasri Abdul Rahman, Ambassador of Malaysia to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, emphasised this ear's theme, "Malaysia MADANI: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati," which underscores Malaysia's commitment to ensuring that national progress and economic growth translate into tangible benefits for its people. Ambassador Nasri also highlighted the historic State Visit of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein to Malaysia on 11–12 October 2026 as a significant milestone in the longstanding partnership between the two countries.
The visit reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship and mutual trust at the highest level, while charting a clear path towards deeper cooperation in trade, investment, defence and technology. Key outcomes included the agreement to reactivate the Malaysia–Jordan Trade Committee and the signing of two (2) Exchanges of Notes aimed at strengthening diplomatic consultations and institutional cooperation. The visit further underscored the shared commitment of both countries to advancing bilateral cooperation and working closely on regional and international issues of mutual concern.
Highlighting strong economic resilience, Ambassador Nasri reported that bilateral trade between Malaysia and Jordan reached nearly RM1 billion (USD 232 million) in 2025—a 15 percent increase over the previous year—with robust expansion continuing into 2026 across renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, technology, food products, and the global Halal sector following JAKIM’s recognition of the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organisation. Education and people-to-people exchanges remain central to the partnership, with 1,848 Malaysian students currently pursuing higher education in Jordan, alongside growing tourism under the Visit Malaysia 2026–2027 campaign.
Reflecting on regional developments, Ambassador Nasri commended Jordan’s constructive de-escalation efforts under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II. he also expressed high regard for Jordan’s historical role as the custodian of Muslim and Christian holy sites under the Hashemite Custodianship. Concluding his address, Ambassador Dato’ Nasri expressed optimism for the future, declaring that after six decades of shared history and mutual trust, the best chapters of Malaysia-Jordan relations lie ahead.
