Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
US to nearly double financial aid to Jordan
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe Obama administration is hoping to nearly double US assistance to Jordan over the next two years as the country struggles to cope with domestic issues and pressure from the conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
Secretary of State John Kerry and Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh sign an agreement that will see American aid to Jordan rise from $660 million to $1 billion per year between 2015 to 2017.
The money is subject to congressional approval. It is intended to help Jordan deal with a massive influx of refugees from Syria, support its security and energy needs as well as promote social, political and economic reform.
— AP
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here