Pakistan, Jordan agree to strengthen economic ties

By Asad Cheema

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Jordan have reached an understanding to further strengthen bilateral ties in multifaceted areas including political, economic and climate domains.
During a meeting of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan, Ayman Safadi, on the side-lines of 13th Annual Session of Sir Bani Yas Forum in Abu Dhabi an agreement to this effect was reached.
The two sides also expressed satisfaction over the commonality of views between Pakistan and Jordan on issues of regional and global significance.
Importance of regular bilateral engagements was also reiterated to achieve shared objectives. On the occasion, the Ministers also exchanged views on important developments in the Middle East, South Asia and the Gulf region.
They emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy, as means to finding peaceful resolution of conflicts and disputes.