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Majali meets US House of Representatives delegation
By Petra - May 14,2014 - Last updated at May 14,2014
AMMAN — Interior Minister Hussein Majali on Wednesday met with a delegation from the US House of Representatives chaired by Michael McCaul, chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security.
The delegates are currently visiting the Kingdom as part of a tour to become acquainted with the latest regional developments.
Discussions covered ways to strengthen cooperation between Jordan and the US, as well as regional developments, mainly the Syrian crisis and its repercussions.
Earlier in the day, the delegates visited a border guard unit stationed in the north, where they were briefed by Brig. Gen. Saber Mahayreh, commander of the border guards, on their tasks.
Mahayreh highlighted the border guards’ efforts in receiving and assisting Syrian refugees, besides combating infiltration and smuggling attempts.
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