Army chief participates in anti-terror coalition meeting

AMMAN — King's Military Adviser and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Gen. Mashal Al Zaben has taken part in a NATO defence ministers meeting, and a meeting of the international coalition to fight Daesh in Brussels, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Friday.

In remarks at the meetings, Zaben highlighted Jordan's efforts as a member of the international anti-terror coalition.

He also spoke about the Kingdom's efforts to protect its northern borders, as well as the humanitarian services presented to Syrian refugees. The meeting, which brought together defence ministers from countries participating in the international coalition fighting Daesh terrorist group, discussed ways to intensify the efforts to fight the terrorist group in Iraq and Syria.

While in Brussels, Zabein also held talks with Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defence Mohammed Bin Salman as well as other defence ministers taking part in the meeting.