UK Minister for Asia and the Middle East, , praised Jordanian
government reforms at the fourth UK-Jordan Task Force meeting.
The minister was joined by Jordanian Minister of Planning and
International Cooperation Nasser Shraideh in co-chairing the
fourth Jordan Taskforce meeting since the 2019 London Initiative.
Senior representatives and ambassadors from donor countries and
international financial institutions also participated in the
meeting. During the meeting, attendees recognised Jordan’s
progress in implementing economic reforms and galvanised support
for further reforms which will strengthen Jordan’s stability and
prosperity.
Participants discussed how best to support Jordan to deliver
inclusive and sustainable economic growth and attract finance to
deliver its priorities.
Speaking at the meeting, Minister Milling said:
Jordan has demonstrated its commitment to delivering urgent and
impactful reforms, including by announcing critical reforms in
the energy sector.
It is important to maintain momentum on the steps necessary to
deliver inclusive and sustainable growth and jobs for Jordanians
and for Jordan’s friends continue to support it in doing so.
I am proud that the UK is at heart of international support for
these reforms.
We will continue to help Jordan deliver the ambitious commitments
made at CoP26, to increase its economic stability and to continue
to grow and thrive.
Speaking at the meeting, the Minister for Planning and
International Cooperation Nasser Shraideh said:
We are achieving economic and structural reforms through the
Reform Matrix and Jordan’s IMF program. We continue to need
support to transform Jordan into digital and green economy,
stimulate public sector investment, support vulnerable people and
work to create more jobs to achieve economic growth.
