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Jordan National Day Statement.

On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my best wishes and heartfelt congratulations to the people of Jordan as you commemorate the 77th anniversary of your independence on May 25. On this anniversary it is fitting to celebrate the long history of friendship and partnership between our two countries and peoples. The ...
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U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Lee Satterfield highlights U.S. programs for cultural exchange and inclusive economic growth in Jordan

Amman, MAY 20, 2023 – U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield traveled May 17-20, 2023 to Amman, Irbid, and Umm Qais, where she highlighted a broad range of U.S. public diplomacy programs that help create access to economic and educational opportunities for Jordanians.    As the centerpiece of her visit, ...
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Readout of ASD Wallander’s Participation in the 43rd U.S.-Jordan Joint Military Commission

Pentagon Spokesperson Lt Col Phil Ventura provided the following readout: Senior delegations from the United States and Jordan met May 8-9 in Amman, Jordan for the 43rd meeting of the U.S.-Jordan Joint Military Commission (JMC).  The Jordanian delegation was led by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Hnaity, who hosted the ...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Safadi.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi to discuss advancing an inclusive political solution to the Syrian conflict following the May 1 Amman meeting. Secretary Blinken made clear that the United States will not normalize relations with the Assad regime and does ...
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