King Meets Representatives of Australian Institutions Working in Mental Health

King Meets Representatives of Australian Institutions Working in Mental Health

His Majesty King Abdullah II met on Tuesday in the Australian capital, Canberra, with representatives of Australian government institutions and nonprofit organizations working in the field of mental health to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in this area.

The meeting addressed ways to benefit from Australia's experience in mental health services and to develop a strategic partnership between Jordan and Australia for exchanging expertise and implementing training and qualification programmes.

During the meeting, His Majesty affirmed Jordan's commitment to strengthening mental health services and psychological and social support. He noted that the Kingdom hosts refugees and provides them with health and humanitarian services, alongside medical and humanitarian efforts in conflict zones.

The meeting was attended by the Director of His Majesty's Office, Engineer Alaa Batayneh; Minister of Health Dr. Ibrahim Bdour; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Majdi Al Harasis; Jordan's Ambassador to Australia Janti Kalajoqa; and Director General of the Royal Medical Services Brigadier General Dr. Sahel Hammouri.

Source: Royal Hashemite Court