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Jordan receives USD 75 mln grant from US

AMMAN, March 31 (KUNA) -- Jordan has received USD 75 million worth of grant, part of pledged USD 184 million, from the United States, Jordanian Ministry of Planning said on Tuesday.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has transferred the grant to the Jordanian State Treasury, as part of the regular American financial support for the 2014 Jordanian State budget.
Amman received a previous installment amounting to USD 127 million in the end of last year, according to a deal signed with the American agency in September.
Washington allocated USD 633.20 million worth of aid for Jordan last year. The assistance includes USD 436 million in the form of regular grants in addition to USD 197.20 million for funding vital projects, executed by the American agency, and government ministries.
Jordan, a key ally for the United States in the Middle East, receives regular financial aid from Washington. (end) ab.rk