The Indonesian Minister of Defense (Menhan) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin received an honorary visit from the Chief of the Joint Staff of the Jordan Armed Forces, Major General Pilot Yousef Ahmed Al-Hunaity, at the Ministry of Defense office, Central Jakarta, Friday, November 14, 2025.

Yousef Ahmed Al-Hunaity's arrival, who arrived at the main page of the Ministry of Defense at around 09.59 WIB, was greeted by Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin.

Based on observations at the location, the visit began with a military welcoming ceremony procession. The two top officials listened to the national anthem of Indonesia and Jordan, followed by examination of ceremony participants.

After the military procession, Al-Hunaity and Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin paid their respects to the statue of the First President of Indonesia, Soekarno, before continuing the main agenda.

Discuss Strengthening Defense Cooperation

After undergoing the welcoming ceremony, the two high-ranking officials and their entourage immediately entered the Ministry of Defense office to hold a meeting. This bilateral meeting was held behind closed doors.

Based on the planned agenda, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Yousef Ahmed Al-Hunaity will discuss various strategic issues, one of which focuses on strengthening cooperation between Indonesia and Jordan in the military and defense.

Until this news was published, the meeting between the Indonesian Defense Minister and the Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces was still ongoing within the Ministry of Defense's office. This collaboration is expected to increase the defense capabilities of the two countries in their respective regions.


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