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BRUSSELS, Dec 4 (KUNA) -- European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso
will meet with the King Abdullah II of Jordan in Brussels Wednesday afternoon.
During this meeting, Barroso is expected support further deepening of the
EU-Jordan relations in the area of trade and investment, said a statement
released by his office earlier today.
This would have a tangible impact on the Jordanian economy in terms of
boosting investment and supporting the ongoing process of domestic economic
reform.
The two leaders will also discuss mobility issues, in particular launching
negotiations for a Mobility Partnership in January 2014.
It noted that as Jordan is a key player in the Middle East, President
Barroso and King Abdullah II will address the promotion of peace, stability
and prosperity in the region.
On Syria, Barroso will offer his views on humanitarian and development
assistance in response to the Syria crisis, which is close to two billion euro.
The leaders will likely exchange views on the Geneva II conference, to be
convened on January 2014. (end)
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