Brussels, 21/02/2012 (Agence Europe) - An EU-Jordan taskforce meeting will be held in Amman on Wednesday 22 February to discuss ways of assisting Jordan implement its economic and political reform process. It also aims to more effectively coordinate support from the EU, its member states and a number of European and international bodies, with special emphasis placed on short and medium-term policies and initiatives adopted by the Jordanian government. During the meeting, participants will discuss political reform and better governance, before tackling economic reforms, development and employment issues.
Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said prior to the meeting: “Jordan is committed to pursuing a sustained pace of reforms which are vital for the consolidation of the institutions, deepening democracy and the rule of law. The year 2012 will be crucial to consolidate ambitious reforms. The EU is committed to accompanying Jordan on its historic journey. Even in a challenging economic context, the EU will ensure effective and substantial economic support to back the ambitious Jordanian political reform programme. The task force meeting will deepen our strong relationship and will act as a catalyst to ensure effective coordination by the EU and its member states, as well as other European and international bodies”.
Ahead of the task force, discussions were held on 21 February with civil society, political parties and representatives from the Jordanian business world. (CG/transl.jl)