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Jordan Daily - Finland President Alexander Stubb is set to begin an official visit to Jordan on Saturday, where he will hold talks with King Abdullah II aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional and global developments.
According to the Finnish presidency, Stubb will visit Jordan on April 19–20. On Sunday, he is scheduled to meet King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II in Amman.
Discussions are expected to focus on tensions in Iran, the security of the Strait of Hormuz, and broader Middle East developments. The leaders will also review cooperation between Jordan and Finland, and other global challenges.
During his visit, Stubb will deliver a lecture at the University of Jordan on global transitions and shifting power dynamics, followed by a question-and-answer session with students.
On Monday, the Finnish president will meet Jordanian officials including Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, Senate President Faisal al-Fayez, and House Speaker Mazen al-Qadi.
Stubb is also expected to visit a base of the Jordan Armed Forces alongside King Abdullah.
He will be accompanied by lawmaker and Fin Chair of Political Parties of Finland for Democracy Pihla Keto-Huovinennish.
The visit marks the first by a Finnish president to Jordan since Tarja Halonen traveled to the kingdom in 2010.
