Prime minister, Maltese counterpart discuss ties

AMMAN — Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Monday met with his Maltese Counterpart Robert Abela over bilateral ties between Jordan and Malta and means to develop them in all fields.

During the meeting, held at the Prime Ministry, Hassan noted the availability of opportunities in various areas to bolster economic cooperation and increase trade, cultural, educational and academic exchange, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

The two prime ministers underscored the need for building partnerships in pharmaceutical, medical, and future technology industries and the possibility of holding twining agreements between touristic cities in both countries.

Talks during the meeting also covered the memoranda of understanding that were signed in water, energy, tourism and archiving fields, Petra added.

Ministers of tourism and digital economy and entrepreneurship and the accompanying delegation of Abela attended the meeting.