AMMAN —
His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday received a delegation from the UK
House of Commons’ International Development Committee, headed by Chair Sarah
Champion MP, according to a Royal Court statement.
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The meeting,
attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, covered the deep-rooted ties of
friendship between Jordan and the UK, as well as means to advance them across
various sectors.
King Abdullah expressed appreciation for the UK’s
support for development programs in Jordan, including support for refugees and
host communities.
His Majesty stressed the importance of maintaining
support for
Syrian refugees and UNRWA, despite other international challenges
and crises.
The UK delegation commended Jordan’s role in hosting
refugees, and providing healthcare and education services for them, expressing
appreciation for Jordan’s efforts to maintain security and stability in the
region.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, and UK’s Ambassador
to Jordan Bridget Brind attended the meeting.
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