AMMAN, Aug 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – Jordan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi, said, Jordan and Turkey approved of an agreement to boost economic cooperation.
He made the remarks in Amman, following a meeting with his visiting Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu.
Safadi said, specialists from the two countries’ ministries of foreign affairs, as well as, relevant ministries, would build up a road map, to identify priorities for future economic cooperation, as part of the agreement, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He stated that, there is economic and cultural cooperation between the two countries, as well as, cooperation in the field of education and combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safadi also affirmed Jordan’s solidarity with Turkey in facing the wildfires.
The two sides also discussed regional issues, including developments in Palestine, Syria and Afghanistan.
Cavusoglu emphasised Turkey’s appreciation for the role Jordan plays, as an important element of stability in the region.
He explained that the meeting with Safadi touched on the steps to be followed, regarding bilateral relations, noting that the two countries would work to create a balance in trade.– NNN-XINHUA
