Jordan- EU launches a capabilities enforcement project at the Eastern borders
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, 18 July (Petra)- The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jordan and Expertise France haveannounced the launch of a new project entitled "Reinforcing Jordan's Capabilities at the Eastern Borders".
The ceremony, held on 18 July at the King Hussein Business Park in Amman, was attended by Representative of National Authorities, H.E Andrea Matteo Fontana, Ambassador of the European Union to Jordan, and H.E David Bertolotti, Ambassador of France to Jordan.
This project, funded by the EU for a total amount of 6 million euros, aims at improving the coordination and sustainability of civil-military operations in the Eastern part of Jordan, with the provision of a multi-agency logistical hub in Ruwaishid (Mafraq Governorate) and capacity building activities.
This hub will be a forward base providing critical logistical support to the Jordan Armed Forces, as well as the Jordanian law enforcement and security agencies present in the Eastern part of the country. Its strategic location, in the city of Ruwaishid, will enhance the national authorities' capability to respond to any threats at the Northern and Eastern borders likely to hamper Jordan's security (terrorist infiltration, weapon and drug smuggling). It will also contribute to the sustainable resumption of normal cross-border traffic with Iraq and to improve the humanitarian and civil protection response.
H.E Ambassador Fontana said: "This hub will complement the ongoing EU projects to reinforce the Karameh border-crossing point and to establish an effective and integrated border management in Jordan for the safe passage of goods and people".
AG More...
18/07/2019 13:59:19
The ceremony, held on 18 July at the King Hussein Business Park in Amman, was attended by Representative of National Authorities, H.E Andrea Matteo Fontana, Ambassador of the European Union to Jordan, and H.E David Bertolotti, Ambassador of France to Jordan.
This project, funded by the EU for a total amount of 6 million euros, aims at improving the coordination and sustainability of civil-military operations in the Eastern part of Jordan, with the provision of a multi-agency logistical hub in Ruwaishid (Mafraq Governorate) and capacity building activities.
This hub will be a forward base providing critical logistical support to the Jordan Armed Forces, as well as the Jordanian law enforcement and security agencies present in the Eastern part of the country. Its strategic location, in the city of Ruwaishid, will enhance the national authorities' capability to respond to any threats at the Northern and Eastern borders likely to hamper Jordan's security (terrorist infiltration, weapon and drug smuggling). It will also contribute to the sustainable resumption of normal cross-border traffic with Iraq and to improve the humanitarian and civil protection response.
H.E Ambassador Fontana said: "This hub will complement the ongoing EU projects to reinforce the Karameh border-crossing point and to establish an effective and integrated border management in Jordan for the safe passage of goods and people".
AG More...
18/07/2019 13:59:19
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Comments
No comment