France commends Jordan’s push towards renewable energy

AMMAN — Jordan has made quick, positive steps to adopt renewable and nuclear energies and diversify energy resources, French Ambassador to Jordan David Bertolotti said Thursday.

At a dialogue session organised by the Rotary Club, the ambassador stressed his country’s support for the Jordanian agenda of economic activities and providing job opportunities, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Paris has supported Amman for many years as a friend and ally to enable it continue facing current challenges, he said, adding that France also assists Jordan in dealing with the repercussions of the Syrian crisis, according to Petra.

Also on Thursday, the ambassador attended a workshop on global warming at the University of Jordan where he stressed that the academic and financial sectors should cooperate to address climate change, according to Petra.