AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday received
World Bank Group President David Malpass at Basman Palace, according to a
Royal Court statement.
اضافة اعلان
King Abdullah expressed appreciation of the longstanding
partnership with the World Bank Group, commending the group’s prompt response
to the priorities that Jordan raised in July, including working with the
government on its 2022–2023 plan, which seeks to enhance the economy’s
resilience and recovery.
His Majesty said Jordan counts on the bank’s support in a
number of priority sectors, including energy, tourism, transportation, job
creation, and enhancing the social safety net, stressing the importance of
bolstering cooperation to promote the business and investment environment, and
supporting public-private partnerships through the bank’s International Finance
Corporation.
For his part, Malpass commended Jordan’s efforts in
addressing poverty, boosting the business environment, and enhancing the growth
of the private sector, which helps in creating job opportunities.
In addition, the World Bank Group president expressed appreciation
of Jordan’s support for refugees, including providing them with education, job
opportunities, and health services, stressing the importance of the bank’s
partnership with Jordan.
The meeting also covered possible World Bank Group support
for Jordan’s efforts in enhancing regional economic integration, and energy
connectivity projects in the region.
Prime Minister
Bisher Khasawneh, Director of the Office of
His Majesty
Jafar Hassan, Energy Minister
Hala Zawati, Planning Minister Nasser
Shraideh, and a number of World Bank Group officials attended the meeting.
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