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Ammon
4 days ago
- Politics
- Ammon
Army Chief meets with French Ambassador to discuss military cooperation
Ammon News - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Ahmad Al-Hunaiti received French Ambassador to Jordan Alexis Le Cour Grandmaison at the General Command headquarters on Thursday. The two officials discussed bilateral cooperation in the military and defense fields, as well as regional developments of mutual concern. The meeting focused on strengthening joint coordination and enhancing defense ties between the two countries. Also present were several senior officers from the Jordanian Armed Forces and the French defense attaché in Amman. Petra
Ammon
11-05-2025
- Health
- Ammon
French delegation reviews early hip dislocation screening project in Amman
Ammon News - French Ambassador to Jordan Alexis Le Cour Grandmaison and Regional Director of French Development Agency (AFD) Yves Guicquero observed hands-on training for early detection of developmental dislocation of the hip (DDH) in newborns during a visit to the Abu Nuseir Comprehensive Health Center on Sunday. The visit, which is part of an initiative led by the Chain of Hope organization, supported by AFD, aims at strengthening Jordan's healthcare capacity to identify DDH at an early stage. If left undiagnosed or untreated, the condition can lead to long-term motor impairments and serious complications. Developmental dislocation of the hip affects approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 live births globally. However, initial data in Jordan suggest a higher incidence, underlining the urgency of comprehensive early screening programs. During the visit, the delegation attended training sessions for healthcare providers using Graff technology an internationally recognized ultrasound method to enhance early and accurate diagnosis capabilities among Jordanian medical professionals. Raed Shboul, Secretary General of the Ministry of Health for Primary Health Care and Epidemiology, emphasized that early detection is essential for safeguarding children's health and preventing future disabilities, reiterating the ministry's "commitment" to integrating preventive care into primary healthcare services. Grandmaison noted investing in early detection not only protects children's well-being, but also secures their future prospects. Guicquero added that such initiatives contribute to building a "more resilient and inclusive" healthcare system in the region. Anthony Hahn, Head of Mission for Chain of Hope, highlighted the project's focus on creating "sustainable" improvements in healthcare infrastructure.
Jordan Times
09-02-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
France rejects displacement of Palestinians, advocates two-state solution
French Ambassador to Jordan Alexis Le Cour Grandmaison during a press briefing at his residence in Amman (Photo by Maria Weldali) AMMAN — French Ambassador to Jordan Alexis Le Cour Grandmaison on Sunday voiced his country's "full rejection" of the displacement of Palestinians and its support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the basis of the two-state solution. "France opposes any forced displacement of the Palestinian population from Gaza and the West Bank as it would lead to four unacceptable consequences: dangerous violation of the international law, undermining Palestinians' legitimate rights and the two-state solution and threatening the stability of Jordan and Egypt and the entire region," the ambassador said at a press briefing at his residence in Amman. Citing the same reasons, the ambassador said that France also opposes settlement activities and the annexation of lands in the occupied Palestinian territories. "Our position is clear and firm: there is no alternative for the establishment of an independent and viable Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza, living side by side in peace and security with Israel," Grandmaison said. He said that France will continue working with Jordan towards achieving this objective. The ambassador also said that Paris has received the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement with "big relief", calling on all parties to adhere to the established terms of the agreement—a framework that is firmly believed to be capable of terminating the conflict and lay the groundwork for a political solution. With regard to Hamas, the ambassador said that France's position is well-known to all: "Disarming Hamas and giving it no role in governing Gaza." Regarding the two-state solution, Grandmaison said, 'It is essential to shift from mere declarations to tangible, decisive actions.' The ambassador cited President Macron's official visit to Riyadh in late 2024, during which he unveiled plans for a high-level conference, co-chaired with Saudi Arabia, aimed at implementing the two-state framework and establishing a Palestinian state. This conference is scheduled to convene in New York in June of the coming year, he said. "I want to reiterate that the future of Gaza has to be [decided] within the framework of the future Palestinian state, under the sponsorship of the Palestinian Authority and not under the control of a third country." The ambassador also voiced his country's "full commitment" to partnership with Jordan, saying, "Jordan is a country of security and stability, and it is an indispensable partner." He underlined that France will continue supporting Jordan in facing the economic, political and security challenges it is facing, unilaterally, through the EU and the UN.
Jordan News
09-02-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
French Ambassador to Jordan: displacement is serious violation...
اضافة اعلان French Ambassador to Jordan Alexis Le Cour Grandmaison stressed on Sunday that his country opposes any forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and the West a press conference, the French ambassador said that displacement is a serious violation of international law, undermines the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians, hinders the two-state solution, and threatens stability in the pointed out that the future of Gaza must fall within the framework of the future Palestinian state under the auspices of the Palestinian Authority and not under the control of a third French ambassador stressed his country's full support for Jordan, describing it as a friendly and allied state.
