October 11, 2015 1:59 PM

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Jordan backs India's UN Council bid

Jordan's King Abdullah said that Jordan fully supported India's bid for a permanent membership in a reformed United Nations Security Council. He said this during yesterday's meeting he had with the Indian President Pranab Mukherjee. In the meeting, the King also offered long-term contracts for enhancing exports to India, and said that "an arrangement" would be created within the royal court to look into problems faced by Indian workers. The Indian President applauded the Jordan Government's efforts in extending humanitarian assistance to 1.4 Million Syrian refugees.<br/><br/>The President will inaugurate Mahatma Gandhi Street in Amman today. He will also plant an olive tree at the Peace park. The two sides will sign several Memoranda of Understanding after which Mr Mukherjee will meet with the members of the Jordan Senate. He will also make a public speech at the University of Jordan where he will be conferred with a honorary doctorate.<br/>

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