AMMAN — Prime Minister
Bisher Al-Khasawneh and
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates
Ayman Safadi met separately with
John Kerry, the US special presidential envoy for
climate, on Sunday to discuss bilateral cooperation, the environment, and
climate change challenges, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
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Both meetings highlighted the urgency of working towards
sustainable solutions to the effects of climate change in the region,
especially for Jordan’s water supply.
The meetings affirmed the enduring strength of the US-Jordan
strategic partnership and friendship, according to a press statement from the
US climate envoy’s spokesperson.
Kerry underscored the US’ commitment to ensuring Jordan’s
domestic water needs are secured through a diverse range of sources while
lauding Jordan’s contributions of solar-generated electricity to meet the region's
evolving energy needs.
Khasawneh praised the US for its support for Jordan,
highlighting the strategic ties between the two countries and expressing
keenness to further them.
Safadi, in his meeting, highlighted the Jordan-US strategic
ties and discussed strengthening cooperation, especially on protecting the
environment and combating climate change.
Kerry lauded Jordan’s commitment to meeting the goals of the
Paris Agreement, promoting greater regional clean energy trade and cooperation,
reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the region, and providing a new source of
freshwater for the Jordanian people.
In his meeting with Khasawneh, Kerry said that Jordan is a
"strong ally" and that the US appreciates its role in weathering,
overcoming regional challenges, and upholding security and stability.
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