Amman: The UAE Air Force’s F-16 Squadron arrived in Jordan on Sunday, following the directive of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The deployment of the jets is also in line with the orders of General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces to supports Jordan’s efforts against Daesh.
Upon arrival at a Jordanian airbase, the UAE force was received by the airbase commander who welcomed them and praised in a statement the historic ties between the UAE and Jordan, thanks to their leadership's support.
He also lauded the UAE's fraternal stances towards Jordan and pledged provision of all facilities to the UAE force by Jordan Arab Army throughout their mission.
Colonel Pilot Saeed Hassan, Commander of the UAE Force in Jordan, offered condolences to the Kingdom on the death of martyr and hero, Moaz Al Kasasbeh. He affirmed the Force's readiness to conduct missions in coordination with the Jordanian Armed Forces.
