Jordan, China to boost security cooperation

AMMAN — Eradicating terrorism requires extraordinary regional and international efforts to diminish its sources of finance and thwart any attempts to foster its spread, Interior Minister Salameh Hammad said on Thursday.

Hammad’s remarks came in a meeting with Chinese Anti-Terrorism Commissioner and Deputy Minister of National Security Liu Yuejin, which addressed advancing joint cooperation, specifically in combatting terrorism, extremism and crime, as well as creating partnership in this arena, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The top official said that terrorist organisations and incubators directly affect states’ stability and security systems.

The meeting also touched on regional developments and their implications. Hammad highlighted the pressure that the influx of Syrian refugees places on the Kingdom’s economic resources, stressing that Jordan “cannot slam the door in the face of those who seek safety and security”.  

Hammad also spoke of Jordanian-Chinese ties, stating the government values Chinese investments in the Kingdom, and expressing the Interior Ministry’s readiness to better serve the Chinese community living in the Kingdom and eliminate obstacles hindering mutual cooperation. 

Hammad commended the two countries’ coordination in various fields, Petra added.

The Chinese official said his visit seeks to further joint cooperation programmes, highlighting the strategic partnerships formed in 2015, mainly in the fields of 

capacity building, counterterrorism, security, economy and investment.

Liu extended an official invitation to the interior minister to visit China and acquaint himself with China’s experience in fighting terrorism and extremism.