Iraq, Jordan to expand co-operation

Jordan's King Abdullah and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Planning Fuad Hussein on Wednesday (December 19th) discussed the importance of strengthening ties between the two countries, the Jordan Times reported.

Discussions focused on means to expand co-operation between Amman and Baghdad, especially in the economic, trade, investment, energy and transport sectors, a Royal Court statement said.

King Abdullah commended the "success of the political process" in Iraq, stressing the kingdom’s support for Iraq’s security and stability.

Hussein said Iraq is keen on expanding economic and trade co-operation with Jordan to serve joint interests.

Talks on a ministerial level were held later in the day during which the two sides discussed the possibility for Jordan to import Iraqi oil at preferential prices, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

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