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AMMAN — On Tuesday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas received Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Tarek Hammouri and an accompanying delegation in Ramallah.
During the meeting, Abbas reaffirmed Jordan and Palestine’s strong ties in all areas and lauded Jordanian support for the Palestinian cause, highlighting the need to intensify efforts to further trade exchange in the best interest of the two peoples, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
During the meeting, Hammouri was briefed on the two side’s efforts to expand trade and industry as well as the importance of opening the Jordanian Industries Exhibition in Palestine and promoting Palestinian industries in the Kingdom.
The two sides reiterated the necessity of supporting their governments' efforts to create a stimulating business environment and prevent all obstacles that might prevent the coordination of the two countries' private sectors.
Discussions also focused on setting a timetable to implement a work plan to further trade exchange between the two countries.