Jordan, Iraq sign agreements to boost cooperation

Jordan and Iraq signed nine agreements on Monday to strengthen bilateral cooperation in a range of fields, following talks between the two countries' prime ministers in Amman.

The agreements cover diplomatic cooperation, competition and anti-monopoly policies, consumer protection, support for small and medium-sized enterprises, documents and manuscripts, higher education and scientific research, education, and environmental protection, according to a statement from the Jordanian Prime Ministry.

Earlier in the day, King Abdullah II of Jordan met with Iraq’s Prime Minister al-Zaidi. The king reiterated Jordan's support for Iraq's role in promoting regional security and stability.