Amman, June 14 (Petra) -- Prime Minister Jafar Hassan held talks on Sunday with World Bank Managing Director for Operations Anna Bjerde to enhance the strategic partnership and expand cooperation across key economic and development priorities, while aligning future collaboration with the Kingdom’s evolving economic and development agenda.

The talks, attended by Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan, focused on strengthening joint cooperation in support of Jordan’s reform path and development priorities across multiple sectors.

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the long-standing partnership with the World Bank Group, praising its continued support for Jordan’s economic reform efforts and development programs.

For her part, Bjerde commended Jordan’s reform and development progress, reaffirming the World Bank Group’s commitment to supporting major national projects in energy, transport, and water infrastructure, as well as initiatives in education, health, and digital transformation.

She also highlighted continued support for capacity-building programs, knowledge transfer, and policy development aligned with Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision and its strategic objectives.

//Petra// WH

14/06/2026 12:25:45