Judeh receives France’s former FM, UN official

AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh on Tuesday met with former French foreign minister Philippe Douste-Blazy and reviewed Jordanian-French relations.

Judeh and Douste-Blazy, the French candidate to head the World Health Organisation, also went over the latest regional developments and challenges, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Also on Tuesday, Judeh met with UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag and discussed bilateral cooperation between Amman and the UN, and the repercussions of the Syrian refugee influx on neighbouring countries.

Kaag praised the Jordanian role in dealing with regional challenges, voicing keenness to maintain cooperation and coordination with the Kingdom, according to Petra.