Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh met with political and economic leaders, chairmen of major international institutions' boards of directors, businessmen, and regional and international organizations on Tuesday as part of his participation in the World Economic Forum 'Davos' 2024, which is currently being held in Davos, Switzerland.
The Prime Minister met with the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, to discuss the war against Gaza.
Khasawneh briefed the UN Secretary-General on His Majesty King Abdullah's tireless efforts to ensure that the aggression against Gaza ceases, that the circle of conflict does not expand in the region, and that urgent aid is delivered to the brothers in the Gaza Strip in a sustainable manner.
The Prime Minister and Guterres emphasized the importance of an immediate ceasefire and the timely and sustained delivery of humanitarian and medical aid.
In light of the Gaza Strip's tough circumstances, Khasawneh underlined the UN and its agencies' critical role in humanitarian assistance response and aid delivery.
The Prime Minister reiterated Jordan's refusal to create conditions that would lead to Palestinians being forced to leave the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, as well as settlement violence in the West Bank. He also emphasized Jordan's opposition to any attempts to partition Gaza and the West Bank, as they constitute one geographical area and form the foundation of a single Palestinian state.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed the importance of fulfilling legitimate Palestinian national rights, the most important of which is the establishment of an independent and fully sovereign Palestinian state along the June 4 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, within the framework of the two-state solution, and stated that this is the only way to achieve regional peace and stability.
The UN Secretary-General praised His Majesty King Abdullah's efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region, citing the international community's respect and appreciation for Jordan under His Majesty the King's leadership, and that the UN looks forward to continuing to work with Jordan to achieve these valued efforts.
Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh also met with Najib Mikati, Prime Minister of the Lebanese caretaker government, to discuss the need to intensify Arab and international efforts to stop Israel's aggression against Gaza and prevent the region's conflict circle from expanding.
Khasawneh and Mikati reaffirmed the two countries' positions, emphasizing the importance of putting an end to Israel's aggression against Gaza, ensuring the long-term delivery of humanitarian aid to the brothers in Gaza, and rejecting the forced displacement of Palestinians from their land.
The Prime Minister reiterated that Jordanian diplomacy, led by His Majesty the King, has always affirmed that peace and stability in the region will not be achieved except by establishing a political horizon that leads to the establishment of an independent and fully sovereign Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and within the framework of the two-state solution that guarantees security and stability for the countries and peoples of the region.
Khasawneh and Mikati lauded ties between the two countries, as well as their desire to strengthen them in a way that benefits both countries and their peoples.
In reply, the Prime Minister of Lebanon's caretaker government expressed appreciation for His Majesty King Abdullah's positions on Arab affairs, particularly the Palestinian cause.
Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh met with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva.
The Prime Minister commended Jordan and the IMF's positive relationship, as well as its Executive Council's recent adoption of the new Fund-supported national economic reform program.
The Prime Minister highlighted that the new national economic reform program intends to enhance the resilience of the national economy and encourage growth, with the goal of creating jobs.
He stated that the program will take the same strategy as the last program, with no tax increases or new taxes, but will instead strive to increase public financial collections by tackling tax evasion and avoidance.
He emphasized that the program increases foreign institutions' and donors' confidence in the durability of the national economy, as well as its competitiveness and ability to meet the economic challenges imposed by the region's circumstances.
Khasawneh also stressed the importance of the success that Jordan has achieved by completing the six reviews of the previous extended facility program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This program has strengthened Jordan's financial and monetary stability, spared it from the inflationary pressures faced by oil-importing economies in the region, and led to the stability and improvement of Jordan's international credit rating.
For her part, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that the IMF's board of directors' approval of a new four-year agreement with Jordan under the extended fund facility worth around $1.2 billion is a testament to Jordan's success in strengthening its financial and monetary stability and protecting its economy from the impact of global stagflation and regional instability.
Georgieva praised Jordan's prudent policies and its ability to successfully respond to a series of external shocks that it has faced over the past few years. She also praised Jordan's ability to maintain macroeconomic stability, economic growth in various sectors, access to financial markets, and strengthen social protection networks.
Khasawneh also met with Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, reaffirming the strong Jordanian-Iraqi fraternal relations and the commitment to strengthening them in various fields.
Khasawneh pointed to Jordan's support to Iraq and its people in achieving their aspirations for a prosperous future.
The meeting covered the prospects for cooperation between Jordan and Iraqi Kurdistan, and ways to expand it in all fields, particularly the economic ones.
The meeting also discussed investment opportunities available in Jordan and Iraqi Kurdistan, and encouraging the private sector on both sides to establish investment projects that benefit both sides.
The meeting also tackled the possibility of increased cooperation in the fields of agriculture, food industries, food security, storage, and logistics areas in light of development plans to make the Aqaba ports a global logistics hub.
Khasawneh also met with Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden. Both prime ministers stressed their commitment to boost relations between the two friendly countries, both bilaterally and within the European Union.
The meeting covered the latest developments in the situation in the Middle East and the Israeli war on Gaza. Khasawneh reiterated Jordan's position calling for an end to the war, the sustainable delivery of assistance to the Gaza Strip, and the finding of a political horizon that ensures an end to the conflict and the establishment of a Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 lines with its capital East Jerusalem, within the framework of a two-state solution.
For his part, Frieden stressed the importance of Jordan's role in the region under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II. He also emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between the two countries, which have been in diplomatic relations since 1980.
Khasawneh also met with Meridiam CEO Thierry Déau. The meeting reviewed the investment opportunities offered by the Jordanian economy.
Khasawneh highlighted the government's actions to strengthen the investment climate in the Kingdom, facilitate procedures for investors, and remove any obstacles that may face investments.
He also reaffirmed the Kingdom's welcome of further investments from Meridiam.
Déau confirmed that Meridiam, an independent investment Benefit Corporation, specialized in the development, financing, and management of long-term and sustainable infrastructure projects, has existing investments in Jordan in the transport, water, and other sectors.
He also expressed the fund's aspiration to increase its investment volume in Jordan due to its promising investment climate.
Khasawneh also met with A.P. Moller Holding CEO Robert Uggla. They discussed ways to enhance the company's investments in Jordan, particularly in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone.
Khasawneh and Uggla also discussed the challenges facing maritime shipping in the Red Sea and ways to maintain the flow of goods and supply chains.
Khasawneh also met with Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda, who specializes in remote education and the development and enhancement of youth skills to address challenges of unemployment.
Khasawneh pointed out the importance of increasing Jordanian universities’ cooperation with the company to produce high-quality educational content with a focus on artificial intelligence skills.
The Prime Minister discussed with the CEO of the company its support for the Youth, Technology and Jobs Project launched by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in cooperation with a group of local companies with the aim of providing job opportunities for young people. Petra
Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh met with political and economic leaders, chairmen of major international institutions' boards of directors, businessmen, and regional and international organizations on Tuesday as part of his participation in the World Economic Forum 'Davos' 2024, which is currently being held in Davos, Switzerland.
The Prime Minister met with the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, to discuss the war against Gaza.
Khasawneh briefed the UN Secretary-General on His Majesty King Abdullah's tireless efforts to ensure that the aggression against Gaza ceases, that the circle of conflict does not expand in the region, and that urgent aid is delivered to the brothers in the Gaza Strip in a sustainable manner.
The Prime Minister and Guterres emphasized the importance of an immediate ceasefire and the timely and sustained delivery of humanitarian and medical aid.
In light of the Gaza Strip's tough circumstances, Khasawneh underlined the UN and its agencies' critical role in humanitarian assistance response and aid delivery.
The Prime Minister reiterated Jordan's refusal to create conditions that would lead to Palestinians being forced to leave the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, as well as settlement violence in the West Bank. He also emphasized Jordan's opposition to any attempts to partition Gaza and the West Bank, as they constitute one geographical area and form the foundation of a single Palestinian state.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed the importance of fulfilling legitimate Palestinian national rights, the most important of which is the establishment of an independent and fully sovereign Palestinian state along the June 4 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, within the framework of the two-state solution, and stated that this is the only way to achieve regional peace and stability.
The UN Secretary-General praised His Majesty King Abdullah's efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region, citing the international community's respect and appreciation for Jordan under His Majesty the King's leadership, and that the UN looks forward to continuing to work with Jordan to achieve these valued efforts.
Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh also met with Najib Mikati, Prime Minister of the Lebanese caretaker government, to discuss the need to intensify Arab and international efforts to stop Israel's aggression against Gaza and prevent the region's conflict circle from expanding.
Khasawneh and Mikati reaffirmed the two countries' positions, emphasizing the importance of putting an end to Israel's aggression against Gaza, ensuring the long-term delivery of humanitarian aid to the brothers in Gaza, and rejecting the forced displacement of Palestinians from their land.
The Prime Minister reiterated that Jordanian diplomacy, led by His Majesty the King, has always affirmed that peace and stability in the region will not be achieved except by establishing a political horizon that leads to the establishment of an independent and fully sovereign Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and within the framework of the two-state solution that guarantees security and stability for the countries and peoples of the region.
Khasawneh and Mikati lauded ties between the two countries, as well as their desire to strengthen them in a way that benefits both countries and their peoples.
In reply, the Prime Minister of Lebanon's caretaker government expressed appreciation for His Majesty King Abdullah's positions on Arab affairs, particularly the Palestinian cause.
Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh met with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva.
The Prime Minister commended Jordan and the IMF's positive relationship, as well as its Executive Council's recent adoption of the new Fund-supported national economic reform program.
The Prime Minister highlighted that the new national economic reform program intends to enhance the resilience of the national economy and encourage growth, with the goal of creating jobs.
He stated that the program will take the same strategy as the last program, with no tax increases or new taxes, but will instead strive to increase public financial collections by tackling tax evasion and avoidance.
He emphasized that the program increases foreign institutions' and donors' confidence in the durability of the national economy, as well as its competitiveness and ability to meet the economic challenges imposed by the region's circumstances.
Khasawneh also stressed the importance of the success that Jordan has achieved by completing the six reviews of the previous extended facility program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This program has strengthened Jordan's financial and monetary stability, spared it from the inflationary pressures faced by oil-importing economies in the region, and led to the stability and improvement of Jordan's international credit rating.
For her part, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that the IMF's board of directors' approval of a new four-year agreement with Jordan under the extended fund facility worth around $1.2 billion is a testament to Jordan's success in strengthening its financial and monetary stability and protecting its economy from the impact of global stagflation and regional instability.
Georgieva praised Jordan's prudent policies and its ability to successfully respond to a series of external shocks that it has faced over the past few years. She also praised Jordan's ability to maintain macroeconomic stability, economic growth in various sectors, access to financial markets, and strengthen social protection networks.
Khasawneh also met with Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, reaffirming the strong Jordanian-Iraqi fraternal relations and the commitment to strengthening them in various fields.
Khasawneh pointed to Jordan's support to Iraq and its people in achieving their aspirations for a prosperous future.
The meeting covered the prospects for cooperation between Jordan and Iraqi Kurdistan, and ways to expand it in all fields, particularly the economic ones.
The meeting also discussed investment opportunities available in Jordan and Iraqi Kurdistan, and encouraging the private sector on both sides to establish investment projects that benefit both sides.
The meeting also tackled the possibility of increased cooperation in the fields of agriculture, food industries, food security, storage, and logistics areas in light of development plans to make the Aqaba ports a global logistics hub.
Khasawneh also met with Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden. Both prime ministers stressed their commitment to boost relations between the two friendly countries, both bilaterally and within the European Union.
The meeting covered the latest developments in the situation in the Middle East and the Israeli war on Gaza. Khasawneh reiterated Jordan's position calling for an end to the war, the sustainable delivery of assistance to the Gaza Strip, and the finding of a political horizon that ensures an end to the conflict and the establishment of a Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 lines with its capital East Jerusalem, within the framework of a two-state solution.
For his part, Frieden stressed the importance of Jordan's role in the region under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II. He also emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between the two countries, which have been in diplomatic relations since 1980.
Khasawneh also met with Meridiam CEO Thierry Déau. The meeting reviewed the investment opportunities offered by the Jordanian economy.
Khasawneh highlighted the government's actions to strengthen the investment climate in the Kingdom, facilitate procedures for investors, and remove any obstacles that may face investments.
He also reaffirmed the Kingdom's welcome of further investments from Meridiam.
Déau confirmed that Meridiam, an independent investment Benefit Corporation, specialized in the development, financing, and management of long-term and sustainable infrastructure projects, has existing investments in Jordan in the transport, water, and other sectors.
He also expressed the fund's aspiration to increase its investment volume in Jordan due to its promising investment climate.
Khasawneh also met with A.P. Moller Holding CEO Robert Uggla. They discussed ways to enhance the company's investments in Jordan, particularly in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone.
Khasawneh and Uggla also discussed the challenges facing maritime shipping in the Red Sea and ways to maintain the flow of goods and supply chains.
Khasawneh also met with Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda, who specializes in remote education and the development and enhancement of youth skills to address challenges of unemployment.
Khasawneh pointed out the importance of increasing Jordanian universities’ cooperation with the company to produce high-quality educational content with a focus on artificial intelligence skills.
The Prime Minister discussed with the CEO of the company its support for the Youth, Technology and Jobs Project launched by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in cooperation with a group of local companies with the aim of providing job opportunities for young people. Petra
Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh met with political and economic leaders, chairmen of major international institutions' boards of directors, businessmen, and regional and international organizations on Tuesday as part of his participation in the World Economic Forum 'Davos' 2024, which is currently being held in Davos, Switzerland.
The Prime Minister met with the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, to discuss the war against Gaza.
Khasawneh briefed the UN Secretary-General on His Majesty King Abdullah's tireless efforts to ensure that the aggression against Gaza ceases, that the circle of conflict does not expand in the region, and that urgent aid is delivered to the brothers in the Gaza Strip in a sustainable manner.
The Prime Minister and Guterres emphasized the importance of an immediate ceasefire and the timely and sustained delivery of humanitarian and medical aid.
In light of the Gaza Strip's tough circumstances, Khasawneh underlined the UN and its agencies' critical role in humanitarian assistance response and aid delivery.
The Prime Minister reiterated Jordan's refusal to create conditions that would lead to Palestinians being forced to leave the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, as well as settlement violence in the West Bank. He also emphasized Jordan's opposition to any attempts to partition Gaza and the West Bank, as they constitute one geographical area and form the foundation of a single Palestinian state.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed the importance of fulfilling legitimate Palestinian national rights, the most important of which is the establishment of an independent and fully sovereign Palestinian state along the June 4 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, within the framework of the two-state solution, and stated that this is the only way to achieve regional peace and stability.
The UN Secretary-General praised His Majesty King Abdullah's efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region, citing the international community's respect and appreciation for Jordan under His Majesty the King's leadership, and that the UN looks forward to continuing to work with Jordan to achieve these valued efforts.
Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh also met with Najib Mikati, Prime Minister of the Lebanese caretaker government, to discuss the need to intensify Arab and international efforts to stop Israel's aggression against Gaza and prevent the region's conflict circle from expanding.
Khasawneh and Mikati reaffirmed the two countries' positions, emphasizing the importance of putting an end to Israel's aggression against Gaza, ensuring the long-term delivery of humanitarian aid to the brothers in Gaza, and rejecting the forced displacement of Palestinians from their land.
The Prime Minister reiterated that Jordanian diplomacy, led by His Majesty the King, has always affirmed that peace and stability in the region will not be achieved except by establishing a political horizon that leads to the establishment of an independent and fully sovereign Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and within the framework of the two-state solution that guarantees security and stability for the countries and peoples of the region.
Khasawneh and Mikati lauded ties between the two countries, as well as their desire to strengthen them in a way that benefits both countries and their peoples.
In reply, the Prime Minister of Lebanon's caretaker government expressed appreciation for His Majesty King Abdullah's positions on Arab affairs, particularly the Palestinian cause.
Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh met with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva.
The Prime Minister commended Jordan and the IMF's positive relationship, as well as its Executive Council's recent adoption of the new Fund-supported national economic reform program.
The Prime Minister highlighted that the new national economic reform program intends to enhance the resilience of the national economy and encourage growth, with the goal of creating jobs.
He stated that the program will take the same strategy as the last program, with no tax increases or new taxes, but will instead strive to increase public financial collections by tackling tax evasion and avoidance.
He emphasized that the program increases foreign institutions' and donors' confidence in the durability of the national economy, as well as its competitiveness and ability to meet the economic challenges imposed by the region's circumstances.
Khasawneh also stressed the importance of the success that Jordan has achieved by completing the six reviews of the previous extended facility program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This program has strengthened Jordan's financial and monetary stability, spared it from the inflationary pressures faced by oil-importing economies in the region, and led to the stability and improvement of Jordan's international credit rating.
For her part, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that the IMF's board of directors' approval of a new four-year agreement with Jordan under the extended fund facility worth around $1.2 billion is a testament to Jordan's success in strengthening its financial and monetary stability and protecting its economy from the impact of global stagflation and regional instability.
Georgieva praised Jordan's prudent policies and its ability to successfully respond to a series of external shocks that it has faced over the past few years. She also praised Jordan's ability to maintain macroeconomic stability, economic growth in various sectors, access to financial markets, and strengthen social protection networks.
Khasawneh also met with Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, reaffirming the strong Jordanian-Iraqi fraternal relations and the commitment to strengthening them in various fields.
Khasawneh pointed to Jordan's support to Iraq and its people in achieving their aspirations for a prosperous future.
The meeting covered the prospects for cooperation between Jordan and Iraqi Kurdistan, and ways to expand it in all fields, particularly the economic ones.
The meeting also discussed investment opportunities available in Jordan and Iraqi Kurdistan, and encouraging the private sector on both sides to establish investment projects that benefit both sides.
The meeting also tackled the possibility of increased cooperation in the fields of agriculture, food industries, food security, storage, and logistics areas in light of development plans to make the Aqaba ports a global logistics hub.
Khasawneh also met with Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden. Both prime ministers stressed their commitment to boost relations between the two friendly countries, both bilaterally and within the European Union.
The meeting covered the latest developments in the situation in the Middle East and the Israeli war on Gaza. Khasawneh reiterated Jordan's position calling for an end to the war, the sustainable delivery of assistance to the Gaza Strip, and the finding of a political horizon that ensures an end to the conflict and the establishment of a Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 lines with its capital East Jerusalem, within the framework of a two-state solution.
For his part, Frieden stressed the importance of Jordan's role in the region under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II. He also emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between the two countries, which have been in diplomatic relations since 1980.
Khasawneh also met with Meridiam CEO Thierry Déau. The meeting reviewed the investment opportunities offered by the Jordanian economy.
Khasawneh highlighted the government's actions to strengthen the investment climate in the Kingdom, facilitate procedures for investors, and remove any obstacles that may face investments.
He also reaffirmed the Kingdom's welcome of further investments from Meridiam.
Déau confirmed that Meridiam, an independent investment Benefit Corporation, specialized in the development, financing, and management of long-term and sustainable infrastructure projects, has existing investments in Jordan in the transport, water, and other sectors.
He also expressed the fund's aspiration to increase its investment volume in Jordan due to its promising investment climate.
Khasawneh also met with A.P. Moller Holding CEO Robert Uggla. They discussed ways to enhance the company's investments in Jordan, particularly in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone.
Khasawneh and Uggla also discussed the challenges facing maritime shipping in the Red Sea and ways to maintain the flow of goods and supply chains.
Khasawneh also met with Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda, who specializes in remote education and the development and enhancement of youth skills to address challenges of unemployment.
Khasawneh pointed out the importance of increasing Jordanian universities’ cooperation with the company to produce high-quality educational content with a focus on artificial intelligence skills.
The Prime Minister discussed with the CEO of the company its support for the Youth, Technology and Jobs Project launched by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in cooperation with a group of local companies with the aim of providing job opportunities for young people. Petra
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