Jordan seeks security cooperation with Netherlands — Majali

AMMAN — Interior Minister Hussein Majali on Tuesday met with the ambassador of the Netherlands to Jordan, Paul van den IJssel, and discussed issues of mutual concern and the latest regional developments.

Majali underlined the need for Jordan and the Netherlands to continue improving cooperation, particularly in the area of security, expertise exchange and training.

He cited challenges facing the Kingdom as a result of the Syrian crisis, calling on the international community to shoulder its responsibilities towards Syrian refugee host countries.

Also on Tuesday, Justice Minister Bassam Talhouni met with the diplomat and discussed the possibility of benefiting from the Netherlands’ experience in judiciary training and activating agreements signed between the two countries.