AMMAN — US Ambassador Henry T. Wooster met
on Tuesday with local authorities, business, and religious leaders in Balqa to
emphasize US commitment to supporting inclusive economic growth throughout
Jordan, a press statement said.
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Wooster was joined by members of the US embassy’s
economic, public affairs, political, and USAID teams.
“The US will continue to work steadfastly with
Jordan to facilitate inclusive economic development and to enable the private
sector to create jobs for men and women across the country,” Wooster said.
“Supporting women’s economic security is high on the
agenda of our bilateral cooperation. The
women-led business leaders and the young entrepreneurs I met today in Balqa are
laying a path for growth and opportunity benefiting all Jordanians,” he added.
During his visit, Wooster met with Balqa Governor Firas Abu Qaoud to discuss areas of mutual interest including opportunities for
economic growth in Balqa.
The ambassador also visited Synchrotron-Light for
Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East, the region’s first
major international scientific center of excellence and the world’s first large
research facility powered by renewable energy.
Wooster also toured the Holy Land Institute for the
Deaf accompanied by Bishop Elias Naoum, where he lauded the efforts of the
staff to empower its students to participate as full members of Jordanian
society.
The embassy team also visited Salt Development Corporation, supported
by USAID, to learn about plans to leverage Salt’s recent designation as a
UNESCO Heritage site.
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