President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded King Abdullah II of Jordan the Al-Farabi Order, the Akorda reported. Abdullah II is the first recipient of this high award. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
“We consider this a historic event. Please accept this high award as a sign of Kazakhstan’s sincere respect for you,” said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
In turn, King Abdullah II awarded President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev the highest state award of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan — the Order of al-Hussain ibn Ali.
“This testifies that ties between Kazakhstan and Jordan are steadily and closely strengthening. I highly appreciate your intention to further promote bilateral cooperation,” said the head of state.
Today the King of Jordan arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit. On November 6, Astana will host the international summit of the Aqaba Process. It will be chaired by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and King Abdullah II of Jordan.