US supports Jordan’s reform efforts — envoy

AMMAN — Interior Minister Salameh Hammad and US Chargé d’Affaires Karen Sasahara on Wednesday discussed means to enhance cooperation in economic, security and political fields.

Hammad briefed Sasahara on the major technical and material needs required to implement the Decentralisation Law, highlighting that this reform project activates popular participation in decision-making processes, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Sasahara hailed the Kingdom’s humanitarian role towards Syrian refugees, expressing her country’s support of Jordan’s reform efforts in political and economic fields. Hammad commended US support for efforts geared towards implementing reform and development projects, especially providing training to the employees of the Interior ministry and local administration ministries.