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Ammon News - Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh received Canada Senate Speaker George Furey on Thursday to discuss relations and ways to enhance cooperation as well as regional developments and efforts to establish peace and stability in the Middle East.

During the meeting, the premier underscored the "distinguished" relations between Jordan and Canada, expressing appreciation for Ottawa's assistance and technical support for Jordan in many fields.

Khasawneh spoke about Jordan's comprehensive modernization project in its political, economic, and administrative tracks, which, he noted, is an ambitious project aimed at advancing the Kingdom in all areas.

He pointed out that legislation governing the political modernization process (the parties and election laws) seeks to broaden youth and women's representation in upcoming parliaments in order to reach a stage in which the government is formed by the majority and partisan coalitions in the Lower House of Parliament.

The Economic Modernization Vision, he went on, will double economic growth to about 5.5 percent and provide about one million job opportunities for Jordanians in 10 years' time by attracting foreign direct investments, empowering local assets, and supporting the private sector.

On the other hand, the prime minister added that the administrative and public sector modernization scheme aims to provide the best services for Jordanians and facilitate procedures for investors.

Going over regional developments, Khasawneh reiterated Jordan's clear position in support of finding a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian cause by establishing an independent Palestinian state on the lines of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

He urged the halt of unilateral Israeli measures and affirmed the need to preserve Jerusalem's historical and legal status quo and Islamic and Christian sanctities.

For his part, Furey stressed the depth of Jordanian-Canadian ties, indicating the importance of strengthening communication between peoples and officials of the two nations.

He commended Jordan's comprehensive reform scheme, particularly in the political field, pointing to prospects for further cooperation, saying his country is willing to provide Jordan with the necessary technical expertise.