AMMAN — His Majesty
King Abdullah, on
Wednesday via telepresence, met with an economic and academic US delegation,
which is on a visit to Jordan as part of efforts to bolster bilateral
cooperation and trade exchange, and stimulate investments in vital sectors.
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During the meeting, attended by
HRH Crown Prince Hussein, King Abdullah reaffirmed the strength of the strategic partnership
between Jordan and the US and expressed keenness to bolster cooperation,
according to a Royal Court statement.
His Majesty stressed the importance of collaboration
and the exchange of knowledge and expertise, especially in vital sectors such
as food security, water, entrepreneurship, and advanced agricultural
technology, expressing hope that the visit would further boost economic
cooperation with the US and strengthen academic exchange and collaboration on
research and development between Jordanian and American universities.
For their part,
delegation members said they looked forward to building more academic and trade
partnerships with Jordan, as well as expanding economic cooperation and
knowledge exchange, in the mutual interests of the two nations.
The US delegation included Secretary of State of
Nebraska Bob Evnen, President and CEO of the National US-Arab Chamber of
Commerce David Hamod, and representatives from the University of
Nebraska–Lincoln.
Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, Minister
of Industry, Trade, and Supply
Yousef Shamali, and Jordan Chamber of Commerce
President Nael Kabariti attended the meeting.
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