Lebanon, Jordan agree to advance joint committee work on trade, transport, and energy
During a second round of talks held over a lunch hosted by the Jordanian prime minister in honor of Salam and his accompanying delegation, both sides confirmed that the Jordan-Lebanon Joint Higher Committee will focus on trade, transport, and energy sectors to expand cooperation in the coming period.
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