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US ambassador visits Salt
By JT - Dec 11,2014 - Last updated at Dec 11,2014
AMMAN — US Ambassador to Jordan Alice G. Wells visited Salt on Thursday, where she met with Balqa Governorate public officials, including Governor Saleh Shoshan and Salt Mayor Khalid Khishman.
They discussed issues of common interest in Salt, including investment opportunities, job creation and women’s empowerment, a US embassy statement said.
The visit included a walking tour to several heritage sites in Salt city.
“Salt’s heritage comes alive through its lively markets, beautiful architecture and enterprising people.
I am thrilled to see how the people of Salt respect their history and are working together to forge a prosperous future,” the statement quoted Wells as saying.
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