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King Abdullah begins visit to Barbados Saturday to attend inauguration of president-elect Geoffrey Bostic Sunday.

Personal ties link King and Bostic to early 1980s when both train at Sandhurst. Archive photo shows them together during military studies.

Bostic emerges as prominent political and military figure in Barbados and recently wins presidency of Caribbean republic.

King highlights value of personal and diplomatic relations that reflect Jordan’s international standing.