Jordanian premier describes relations with Syria as strong

Jordanian Prime Minister Abdul Raouf al-Rawabdah has described Syrian-Jordanian relations as "perfect."

In a statement to Sawt al-Arab radio, the Jordanian prime minister praised Syria's assistance to Jordan in the area of water. "Our Syrian brothers were very generous to us by providing Jordan with water in due time," he said.

The Jordanian premier stressed the importance of achieving a just and comprehensive peace in the region, noting that his country supports the Palestinians, Syria and Lebanon in their demands for the restoration of their rights.

Meanwhile, fields of cooperation and expertise exchange in social and labor domains between Syria and Jordan were discussed on Tuesday by Jordanian Minister of Social Development Faisal al-Rafou' and Syria's charge d'affairs in Amman, Wahib Jaber.

The two sides reviewed the programs of the Jordanian Social Development Ministry as regards property, unemployment and production projects designed to create new resources for citizens.