AMMAN — The
Lower House's Foreign Affairs Committee met with
EU Ambassador
Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas on Monday, September 25, to discuss
regional developments and ways to enhance relations between Jordan and the bloc
in various fields.
اضافة اعلان
Khaldoun Heena, the committee's chairman, said that the
economy is a key challenge that requires numerous reforms, emphasizing His
Majesty King Abdullah's interest in forging strategic relations with
EU nations, which were of great support to the Kingdom, Jordan News Agency, Petra
reported.
Jordanian needs and requests
During the meeting, MPs urged stepped up
global efforts to
find a political solution that addresses the humanitarian, security, economic,
and political ramifications affecting regional countries.
Jordan, they pointed out, is facing mounting pressure on its
health and education systems due to
waves of refugees, which requires more
support, particularly for remote governorates.
EU’s desires
Chatzisavas underlined the need to bolster relations with
Jordan, pointing to a joint effort to support the three axes of modernization:
political, economic, and administrative.
He said that the EU will review trade agreements with Jordan
and fulfill commitments to countries hosting
Syrian refugees.
The envoy also reiterated that the EU supports the
internationally-backed two-state solution to the Palestinian issue.
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