Jordan, US talk ties, partnership

By JT - Feb 05,2022 - Last updated at Feb 06,2022

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi meets with US Special Assistant to the President and National Security Council Senior Director for Middle East and North African Affairs Barbara Leaf and Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert in Amman on Saturday (Photo courtesy of Foreign Ministry)

AMMAN — Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has met with US top officials in Amman to discuss Jordan-US ties and partnership.

US Special Assistant to the President and National Security Council Senior Director for Middle East and North African Affairs Barbara Leaf, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert and Safadi discussed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the two countries’ partnership, which will replace the previous one that ends at the end of September, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Safadi, who is also the deputy prime minister, praised the US for its support for Jordan, highlighting its importance for the Kingdom’s development efforts, as well as its efforts in grappling with the challenges of hosting refugees.

The US delegation reiterated the two countries’ "strategic relations" and Washington’s keenness to continue supporting the Kingdom.

They lauded Jordan for its contribution to upholding regional security and stability.

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