King lands in Australia for first time in a decade

Key points

• King Abdullah II of Jordan arrived in Canberra late on Monday for his first visit to Australia in 10 years. His schedule includes high-level meetings, defence engagements and cultural events.
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said ongoing defence and security cooperation between the two countries is essential. On Tuesday, the King met House of Representatives Speaker Milton Dick.
• Australia has given Jordan $130 million in humanitarian funding since 2017, and the two countries trade about half a billion dollars a year.