Новости за 17.11.2020

AMMAN — The European Union “Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency” Programme in Jordan” (REEE II) successfully concluded its Technical Assistance component of 4.8 million euros this month, according to an EU statement. 

AMMAN — The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation has commenced updating Jordan's 2021-2023 Response Plan (JRP) for the Syrian Crisis by communicating and coordinating with the international community, to alleviate the government’s economic burdens resulting from hosting Syrian refugees and the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ministry announced on Tuesday.

AMMAN — Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Bisher Al Khasawneh on Monday issued Defence Order No. 23 in accordance with provisions of Defence Law No.13 of the year 1992, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

PARIS — France's Emmanuel Macron on Monday hosted US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, a staunch defender of President Donald Trump, for talks while at the same time seeking to build relations with President-elect Joe Biden.

WASHINGTON — Global hopes of overcoming the coronavirus pandemic were boosted on Monday after a second vaccine was found to be nearly 95 per cent effective, bringing much-needed optimism to a world facing surging infections and a raft of new restrictions.