Jordan, UN Discuss Public Security’s Role In Peacekeeping

Amman, Oct. 12 (Petra) — Interior Minister Mazen Faraya welcomed UN
Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix at
his office on Monday.

They discussed regional developments and ways to strengthen
cooperation with the United Nations in areas of common interest.

They also reviewed the role of the Jordanian Public Security
Directorate in peacekeeping operations, which reinforces Jordan’s
international standing and the competence of its police personnel.

The two sides stressed the need to step up efforts against crime,
strengthen anti-narcotics measures and continue coordination and
expertise exchange.

//Petra// NQ