Kuwait, Jordan sign 6 cooperation deals
Meanwhile, the fifth session of the Kuwait-Jordan Joint Higher Committee was held on Wednesday in Kuwait, co-chaired by Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Al-Safadi. In a statement, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry said Minister Al-Yahya conveyed greetings of Kuwait's leadership and highlighted the strong and historic ties between the two countries. During the session, both sides signed six agreements and executive programs, reflecting a commitment to strengthening strategic cooperation and achieving mutual interests. The meeting reviewed cooperation in key sectors, including the economy, investment, culture, and tourism. Regional developments, including the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, were also discussed.(KUNA)
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