Amman, Sept. 7 (Petra) — The Senate’s Jordanian-Canadian Friendship
Committee and Canadian Ambassador to Jordan Louis-Martin Aumais on
Monday discussed prospects of expanding cooperation in political,
economic, development, and energy fields, as well as regional and
international issues of mutual interest.

Senator George Hazboun, head of the Senate committee, highlighted the
longstanding ties between Jordan and Canada and called for broader
cooperation and coordination and exchange of expertise.

He noted Jordan’s role in addressing the repercussions of regional
crises, particularly refugees, pointing out that hosting large
numbers of refugees has placed additional pressure on the Kingdom’s
education, health, infrastructure, and public services sectors.

Hazboun urged continued international aid for Jordan to address these
constraints.

He also underscored the importance of expanding economic and trade
relations, pointing to investment opportunities in agriculture,
mining, pharmaceuticals, water, and infrastructure. He additionally
cited potential for greater cooperation in education, technology,
expertise exchange, and religious tourism.

For his part, Aumais reaffirmed Canada’s interest in closer
cooperation with Jordan across various sectors, and acknowledged the
Kingdom’s efforts in hosting refugees and addressing regional
challenges.

He pledged Ottawa will pursue support for Jordan and international
organizations involved in the refugee response, calling for directing
aid toward strengthening host communities and supporting key sectors.

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