Senate president meets with Czech prime minister

AMMAN — Senate President Feisal Fayez on Wednesday urged the EU to boost its aid and increase investments in Jordan in view of the Kingdom’s services to Syrian refugees and its economic repercussions.

Fayez made his remarks during talks with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, during which he reiterated that the EU must have a greater contribution to regional peace efforts, restoring security and stability and supporting the Palestinian people in achieving their right to statehood, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.

Talks also went over the importance of activating bilateral agreements and expanding their economic and investment partnership in the fields of public transport, renewable energy and tourism, urging Czech businesspeople to benefit from the Kingdom’s strategic location and the opportunities it offers.