Day: March 6, 2024

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, ‘Mohamed Issa,’ met in Tripoli today, Wednesday, with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Libya.

During the meeting, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides discussed ways to develop bilateral relations between the two friendly countries in a number of important files, including the return of the Chinese embassy to Libya and the commencement of its work from the capital, Tripoli.

The meeting also discussed the importance of resuming the economic file and stalled investment projects in Libya, given the importance of these investments that are in the interest of both countries.

Source: Libyan News Agency

Amman: The Jordanian-Kuwaiti Trade Technical Committee wrapped up its sessions on Thursday, with an objective of fortifying cooperation in intra-trade, investments, exchange of expertise, and food security.

During the deliberations, both sides delved into various avenues to strengthen collaboration across multiple sectors. These encompassed industry, including industrial cities, free zones, and development zones. Additionally, the focus extended to fostering growth in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), specifications, standards, customs procedures, agriculture, transportation, as well as the pivotal domains of food and medicine.

Noteworthy agreements were revisited and plans were laid out to invigorate existing memoranda. This includes activating a memorandum of understanding inked in 2019, aimed at the establishment and management of industrial zones. Similarly, attention was drawn to an agreement reached in 2002 concerning cooperation in standardization activities, with an emphasis on devising a concret
e timeline for implementation. Moreover, efforts were directed towards maximizing the benefits of a cooperation agreement in customs affairs, which has been in effect since June 2014.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: Secretary General of the Royal Committee for Jerusalem Affairs (RCJA), Abdullah Kanaan, affirmed that Hashemite custodianship over Jerusalem’s Islamic and Christian holy sites protects its holiness and its Arab and Islamic identity.

During a lecture at National Islamic Party Tuesday, Kanaan said Jordan played its role in defending and protecting Jerusalem’s Islamic and Christian holy sites, consolidating Jerusalem’s Arab identity and its people, and strengthening their steadfastness on their land.

Kanaan also noted this effort is achieved by multiple “practical” tasks and positions, represented by the reconstruction and maintenance of Jerusalem’s Islamic and Christian holy sites and sponsoring education as about 50 schools are affiliated with Jordan-run Jerusalem Endowment Department.

Additionally, he said Jordan’s strength and resilience represents strength to support Arab and Islamic rights in occupied Palestine and “strongly” backs Palestinian people in their resistance to face the Israeli occupa
tion and its practices and restore their right to establish their state on their land.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: Minister of Education, Dr. Azmi Mahafzeh, on Wednesday met with former Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, and Egyptian candidate for the position of Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Dr. Khaled Anani, for the period 2025-2029.

During the meeting attended by Egyptian Ambassador to Jordan, Mohamed Samir, and Coordinator of the Egyptian nomination campaign for the position of UNESCO Director-General, Wael Abdel Wahab, the minister affirmed support to Anani to assume this position, wishing him success in this mission.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Mafraq: President of Al al-Bayt University (AABU), Dr. Osama Nusair, and Cultural Advisor at the Chinese Embassy, Shi Wei, on Wednesday discussed ways of joint cooperation, importance of establishing academic exchange programs, and opening new programs, in collaboration with Chinese universities.

During the meeting, Nusair stressed the need to strengthen relations with Chinese universities in the information technology and engineering fields, in addition to teaching Chinese at AABU’s Language Center.

Meanwhile, Assistant Director of AABU’s Department of International Relations and Affairs, Dr. Tariq Arar, highlighted the importance of signing “detailed” agreements to open student and academic exchange programs with Chinese universities.

Arar said this process would improve the university’s ranking and enhance expertise exchange with the Chinese side.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: Environment Minister Muawieh Radaideh engaged in discussions on Wednesday with Greek Ambassador Irene Riga, focusing on strategies to fortify bilateral ties and amplify collaboration in environmental spheres.

Throughout the meeting, Radaideh elucidated upon the notable accomplishments of the Ministry in environmental conservation endeavors. He underscored Jordan’s commitment to harmonizing global endeavors aimed at tackling diverse environmental challenges confronting the world.

Source: Jordan News Agency