AMMAN
— Prime Minister
Bisher Al-Khasawneh held a meeting with the Director of the
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power and her
delegation at his office on Tuesday.
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During
the meeting, he underscored the robust strategic partnership between Jordan and
the United States, lauding the U.S. support for Jordan's development through
the agency. Khasawneh highlighted the pivotal role of USAID in numerous
development programs across vital sectors, emphasizing its consistent support
for Jordan's modernization paths and reform projects in the face of economic
challenges and repercussions of asylum. He mentioned that Jordan is
successfully enhancing its economic and financial stability, having completed
the seventh review with the International Monetary Fund, Al-Mamlaka TV
reported.
While
acknowledging the economic impacts of
Israel’s war on Gaza especially on the
tourism sector, Khasawneh reiterated Jordan's commitment, led by His Majesty
King Abdullah, to cease aggression against Gaza and establish a political
horizon for an independent Palestinian state. This vision aligns with the
two-state solution, aiming for security, stability, prosperity, and regional
cooperation.
He
also emphasized His Majesty’s ongoing international efforts to provide urgent
humanitarian and
medical aid to Gaza. Meanwhile, Power affirmed Jordan's
strategic partnership with the US, praising its role in regional security and
stability. She expressed gratitude for Jordan's hospitality towards refugees,
portraying Jordan as a voice of reason in the region.
Power
emphasized the transparent and credible nature of the cooperation and
partnership between Jordan and USAID, expressing a shared commitment to
strengthen this collaboration. She also highlighted USAID's eagerness to
enhance its partnership with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for
Palestine Refugees (
UNRWA) to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The
meeting included Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina
Touqan, U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Yael Lambert, and USAID's Director Leslie
Reed.
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