Chairman of the Jordanian joint chiefs of staff general Mashal Mohammad al-Zabin

Jordanian King's Adviser for Military Affairs and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mashal Mohammad Al Zabin on Tuesday headed for Rome to begin an official visit to Italy.

A statement issued by the General Command of the Jordanian armed forces said Zabin would meet with Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti and Chief of Defense Staff General Claudio Graziano to discuss issues of mutual concern and ways to boost bilateral relations.