King in UK ahead of official US visit

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday went on a private visit to the UK before starting several days of an official visit to Washington next week, according to a Royal Court statement. 

In Washington, King Abdullah is scheduled to meet with US administration staff, leaders and heads of committees in Congress, and representatives of Arab and Islamic American organisations. 

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.  

HRH Prince Feisal was sworn in as Regent.