Jordan’s King deepens African ties at Aqaba Process meetings in Rome

On the sidelines of the Aqaba Process meetings held Wednesday in Rome, King Abdullah II of Jordan held a bilateral discussion with Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Togo. 

The meeting focused on regional security, the fight against violent extremism, and strengthening South-South partnerships.

This exchange was part of a broader diplomatic engagement, as King Abdullah also met with other African leaders attending the conference, reflecting Jordan’s growing commitment to deeper cooperation with the African continent on issues of peace, stability, and counterterrorism.

The talks with President Gnassingbé fall within the framework of the Aqaba Process, an initiative launched by the Jordanian monarch to enhance global coordination against terrorism, radicalization, and transnational criminal networks.

Gnassingbé praised Jordan’s continued efforts for peace in the Middle East and Africa, and reaffirmed Togo’s commitment to reinforcing its security and diplomatic ties with the Hashemite Kingdom.

The two leaders addressed shared challenges, including border control, transnational security threats, and the prevention of violent extremism. They also explored expanded cooperation in security force training, strategic intelligence, and combating terrorism financing.

Jordan and Togo share a vision of multilateralism based on mutual respect, regional stability, and interfaith dialogue. Their meeting underscores a joint ambition to strengthen bilateral and interregional ties in security and strategic matters.

The Aqaba Process remains a high-level platform bringing together governments, international institutions, and civil society actors to build agile coalitions against today’s hybrid and asymmetric threats.