Jordan Times
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Al-Ali holds talks with
US official
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Suhair Al-Ali on Wednesday
held talks with US Acting Assistant Secretary for Population Samuel Witten on
the subjects of refugees, migration and Jordan’s economic challenges. During the
meeting, Al-Ali stressed the importance of increasing US financial aid to the
Kingdom to address these challenges and proceed with economic plans and
programmes. The minister briefed the US official on the Kingdom’s political and
socio-economic reforms. Expressing appreciation for the country’s reform
efforts, Witten said the US government recognises the pressure on Jordan’s
various sectors due to regional instability and its efforts to provide proper
living conditions for Iraqis residing in the Kingdom. Witten added that the US
is committed to continue its support for Jordan.