Jordan, UK discuss regional developments

AMMAN — Interior Minister Salameh Hammad on Thursday met with British Ambassador to Jordan Edward Oakden and discussed means to enhance bilateral relations in security, political and economic fields, in addition to the latest regional developments and their repercussions at the international level.

Hammad highlighted technical and financial needs related to implementing the draft decentralisation law, aimed at implementing administrative and economic reforms, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

He also called on the international community and donors to assist Jordan as it continues to deal with the effects of the Syrian crisis. Oakden said Amman’s humanitarian and moderate stances require support, Petra reported.