Jordan's PM, advisor to Saudi Deputy Crown Prince eye closer ties
23-08-2016 04:24 PM
Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - Promoting bilateral economic relations was the focus of a meeting held on Tuesday between Jordan's Prime Minister Hani AlMulki and the advisor to Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Ahmad AlKhateeb.
Jordan and Saudi Arabia have deeprooted historic and brotherly relations supported by the two political leaders, Jordan's news agency (Petra) quoted the Premier as saying.
During the meeting, the two sides dealt with strategic aspects of investment and economic cooperation
discussed previously by Jordanian and Saudi officials, the agency reported.
Amman and Riyadh had agreed, during meetings held previously, to bolster cooperation in the area of energy
and uranium exploration.
They also okayed to increase trade exchange and further opportunities for Jordan's exports to the Saudi markets.
*KUNA