Kawar meets with G-7 ambassadors over reforms

AMMAN — Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Mary Kawar on Wednesday met with the ambassadors of G-7 countries involved in the Deauville Partnership Initiative, according to a statement from the Planning Ministry.

The meeting, which was also attended by the EU Ambassador to Jordan Andrea Fontana, aimed at following up on initiatives and discussing ways to promote and enhance dialogue with Jordan.

Jordan is a recipient of the Deauville Partnership’s transition fund to support areas related to financial sustainability, creativity, the promotion of women, youth, water quality, SMEs, competitiveness, investment, transport and trade, according to the statement.

The meeting also aimed to improve Jordan’s implementation of various reforms in accordance with the plans, programmes and projects of the government, the statement said, adding that the Deauville Partnership provides Jordan with a package of technical and financial assistance to support the Kingdom’s development efforts.

Kawar on Wednesday also met with the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó, according to the statement.

During the meeting, Kawar and Szijjártó discussed bilateral relations and the current state of the region, including the Syrian refugee crisis.

The Hungarian minister expressed his understanding of the current challenges facing Jordan and stressed his country’s support of Jordan.