Jordan ‘ready’ to help Somalia’s development efforts — Fakhoury

AMMAN — Planning and International Cooperation Minister Imad Fakhoury on Saturday met with his Somali counterpart Abdirahman Aynte, and discussed ways to enhance Jordanian-Somali relations.

Fakhoury briefed Aynte on the latest economic developments in Jordan and the impact of regional crises on the Kingdom’s economy.

He also highlighted the government’s efforts to overcome these challenges, a ministry statement said. Fakhoury voiced Jordan’s readiness to support Somalia to achieve economic development.

The Somali minister commended Jordan’s achievements despite regional instability, adding that Somalia is looking to benefit from the Kingdom’s expertise in the public statistics field, according to the statement.