Jordan’s King Abdullah II travelled to Kazakhstan on Thursday to participate in high-level discussions on security challenges associated with artificial intelligence (AI), according to a statement issued by the Royal Court.
The Jordanian monarch and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev are scheduled to jointly chair a meeting in Astana on Friday under the Aqaba Process initiative. The platform was established by King Abdullah in 2015 to promote international cooperation in addressing terrorism and extremism.
The gathering is expected to bring together world leaders and senior international representatives to discuss emerging security concerns and strengthen cooperation.
During his two-day visit, King Abdullah is also expected to hold separate bilateral discussions with President Tokayev.
According to Kazakhstan’s state news agency Kazinform, presidential spokesperson Aibek Smadiyarov said the bilateral talks would cover several areas, including expanding trade, attracting investment, improving economic cooperation and strengthening cultural and public relations between the two countries.
The Aqaba Process serves as an international platform where governments and organisations coordinate efforts to tackle evolving security threats, particularly terrorism and extremism.
Previous meetings under the initiative have taken place in several countries, including Jordan, the United Kingdom, Spain, Albania, Indonesia, Italy, Brazil, Bulgaria and the United States.
During his visit to Australia last October, King Abdullah also welcomed the country’s willingness to host an Aqaba Process meeting in 2027. The proposed gathering is expected to focus on preventing online extremism and addressing the misuse of emerging technologies.
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