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