China and Jordan inked three cooperation pacts on Tuesday following talks between visiting Chinese Assistant Minister of Commerce Chen Jian and Jordanian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Suhair al-Ali.

 

The first agreement is an implementation one concerning two electronic boards installed in Al-Hussein Youth City in Amman and Prince Mohammad Sport City worth an estimated 20 million yuan (about US$2.6 million).

 

Under the second agreement, China will train 30 Jordanian officials from the public sector and 10 from the civil defense directorate.

 

The third agreement is a grant one, under which China will finance development projects in Jordan.

 

Chen, who is in Jordan to participate in the second Arab-China Business Conference, highlighted the relations between China and Jordan, noting that China is committed to further supporting Jordan in various fields and enhancing trade and investment ties.

 

Suhair al-Ali underlined the significant role that China plays in Jordan's economic and social development.

 

The Jordanian minister also expressed appreciation over China's assistance to Jordan, which has exceeded US$86 million since 1984.

 

(Xinhua News Agency June 20, 2007)