Jordan, Palestine discuss trade cooperation

RAMALLAH — Jordan and Palestine on Sunday discussed cooperation in areas of trade and industry.

At a meeting between Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah and Trade Minister Maha Ali, discussions covered prospects for encouraging religious tourism, establishing joint commercial centres and increasing two-way imports and exports.

Talks also addressed activating the higher joint committee between the two countries, which Hamdallah said would be a helpful tool for increasing commercial exchange between Jordan and Palestine as well as with other countries around the world.