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Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs, Ayman Safadi, on Sunday received Governor of Utah, Gary Herbert, his wife and an accompanied delegation, which included executive and legislative officials in the state.

The minister and Governor Herbert reviewed Jordanian-US relations and cooperation in enhancing security, stability, peace and fighting terrorist gangs on the military and intellectual fronts.

They also discussed ways of promoting economic cooperation between the Kingdom and Utah, whose economy is the ninth largest economy among the U.S. states, and is a pioneer in the fields of energy, technology, water and education.

Safadi underlined Jordanian-US relationship and voiced appreciation for the U.S. support to the Kingdom. He also briefed Governor Herbert on regional developments.

Governor Herbert said he appreciated Jordan's role in dealing with regional crises and promoting peace and respect for others.

Safadi and Herbert signed Memorandum of Understanding between Jordan and the State of Utah on promoting cooperation in infrastructure for energy and water.

*Petra