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Jordan welcomes relocation of German troops from Turkey to the kingdom

AMMAN, June 21 (KUNA) -- Jordan said on Wednesday that it would positively approach Germany's decision to relocate its troops from Turkey's Incirlik Air Base to the Kingdom.
Jordan State Minister for Media Affairs Muhammad Al-Momani said in a statement this evening that Jordan and Germany maintain strong ties in various domains.
The minister, who is also the government's spokesman, said both countries are active members in the global counterterror coalition.
Earlier, Germany's Bundestag voted to withdraw troops from Turkey's Incirlik Air Base to a military facility in Jordan. (end) mjb.mb