Amman, August 4 (Petra) – Jordan and the United States signed a
four-year strategic objectives agreement on bilateral cooperation at
the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation.

Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan
signed the agreement on behalf of the Jordanian government, while
United States Ambassador Jim Holtsnider represented the US
government.

The agreement, valued at $354.6 million, is the first of its kind
with the current US administration and aligns with its new foreign
assistance priorities.

The pact will support Jordanian government efforts to implement
national priorities under the Economic Modernization Vision (EMV).

Talking at the signing ceremony, Toukan described Jordanian-US
relations as “strategic and based on mutual respect,” noting that the
United States is a “key” partner in supporting Jordan’s development.

She indicated that the government would direct the assistance toward
promoting economic growth and developing essential infrastructure
services.

Toukan stated that the agreement reflects international partners’
confidence in Jordan’s ability to continue its reform and development
efforts.

As for its scope, the agreement focuses on supporting national
priorities by strengthening long-term water security, economic
resilience, and self-reliance through programs and projects in water
and sanitation, energy, education, tourism, and economic
opportunities.

The assistance will finance “priority” development projects and
programs, in coordination with relevant ministries and government
institutions, supporting implementation and objectives of the
Economic Modernization Vision.

//Petra// AO