# Visit to Australia by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Date: 12 Oct 2026
Released by: Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister

## MediaRelease.co Summary

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan in Australia on 13 and 14 October 2026, the King's first official visit since 2016. The program includes meetings in Canberra plus defence and cultural engagements. The Prime Minister's office said the two countries cooperate on defence and security, counter-terrorism, humanitarian efforts, trade, resources, energy and the environment, and marked 50 years of diplomatic relations last year.

## Original release

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Australia from 13 to 14 October 2026. Australia and Jordan share a warm relationship, underpinned by defence and security cooperation. Our countries are working together to advance peace and regional security, support humanitarian efforts, to counter terrorism and violent extremism, to grow trade and to strengthen cooperation on resources, energy, and the environment. His Majesty will visit Canberra for a range of meetings, as well as defence and cultural engagements. King Abdullah II’s last official visit to Australia was in 2016. Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Albanese: “It is a pleasure to welcome His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein to Australia. “Last year I met with His Majesty, as Australia and Jordan celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations. “I’m looking forward to continuing the warm and productive relationship between our countries, particularly at a time where there are so many global challenges. “In a time of increasing uncertainty around the world, ongoing defence and security cooperation between Australia and Jordan is essential, as regional security partners.”

## Key details

- Issued by: Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister
- Published: 12 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: Australia
- Original source: https://www.pm.gov.au/media/visit-australia-hashemite-kingdom-jordan
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