Press Release — Minister of Justice
Ahmad Ziadat met with the
US Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya, and the Special Representative for Racial
Equity and Justice, Desiree Cormier Smith, and an accompanying
delegation on Tuesday, according to a press statement from the Ministry of
Justice.
اضافة اعلان
During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues related
to human rights, especially the achievements of the National Committee for the
Prevention of Human Trafficking, which is chaired by the Minister of Justice,
and efforts that have been made in the field, as well as future plans and
projects that aim to provide response mechanisms to combat human trafficking.
Ziadat affirmed the depth of Jordanian-American relations
based on mutual respect and cooperation in the interest of the two countries.
He also stressed the importance of continuing joint cooperation in the legal
field and expressed appreciation for the support provided by the US government
and the US Agency for International Development.
For her part, Zeya highlighted the importance of the
strategic relationship between the two countries, saying that the US highly
values Jordan's role in the region. She also expressed the desire to enhance
the existing cooperation between the two countries to strengthen the human
rights system.
The meeting was attended by Secretary-General of the
Ministry of Justice for Judicial Affairs Judge Saad Al-Louzi, Director of the
Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates
Raghad Al-Saqqa, and a number of directors at the Ministry of Justice.
Disclaimer:
This press release is not produced by Jordan News. We do not bear responsibility for its content. In case you have any questions about this press release, please refer to the contact person/entity mentioned in the body of the text.
Read more National news
Jordan News