King to begin US visit on Monday

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah is scheduled to begin a work visit on Monday in Washington, according to a Royal Court statement released on Sunday. 

During the visit, the King is scheduled to meet with US administration staff to discuss bilateral cooperation and strategic partnership, in addition to current regional and international developments. 

Moreover, the Monarch is scheduled to meet with leaders and heads of committees in Congress and representatives of Arab and Islamic American organisations. 

According to the Royal Court, the war against terrorism, the Palestinian issue and the refugee burden on Jordan will be the major topics of discussion between the King and the US officials and lawmakers. 

With military assistance, US economic support to Jordan for this year is around $1 billion.

USAID is Jordan's number one donor in various development fields that include water, environment, education, energy and youth, among other sectors.