His Majesty
King Abdullah
of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Amman

Your Majesty:

I wish to tell you how much I enjoyed seeing you during your visit to Washington. As always, our discussion proved invaluable in helping me understand the range of issues that face your country at this time of challenge and opportunity in the Middle East.

It was useful for us to review the many bilateral issues on our agenda. I am pleased and proud that the bilateral relationship between our countries has never been stronger. We continue to strengthen our bilateral trade and investment ties, creating new opportunities for workers in Jordan and United States. Our Free Trade Agreement continues to be a model for the region as we pursue a Middle East Free Trade Area. And cooperation on economic issues is stronger than ever. I am pleased that the Unites States has so vigorously supported your vision of a peaceful and prosperous Jordan through direct support for the Social and Economic Transformation Program, our bilateral aid programs, and through our strong support for Your Majesty’s reforms at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund

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