Jordan Times
Monday, March 6, 2006
Premier meets with USAID
director
AMMAN (Petra) — Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit on Sunday said Jordan hopes to
receive further financial and technical assistance from the US to help the
Kingdom overcome the economic difficulties caused by the surging prices of oil
on the international market. He made the remarks during a meeting with USAID
Director Frederick W. Schieck to discuss bilateral ties. Schieck commended
Jordan's “clear vision and strategy to build a free and strong economy.”