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Jordanian students in Ukraine in good health — minister
By JT - Mar 08,2014 - Last updated at Mar 08,2014
AMMAN — Jordanian students’ educational and health conditions in Ukraine are excellent, Higher Education Minister Amin Mahmoud said on Saturday, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
A ministry statement said Mahmoud, who is currently on an official visit to Ukraine, has met with Ukrainian university presidents to check on the conditions of Jordanian students.
There are around 3,500 Jordanians studying in Ukraine.
During his visit, Mahmoud also met with several Jordanians studying in Ukraine, Petra reported.
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