Crown Prince, JICA president discuss advancing economic, development cooperation

By JT - May 08,2025 - Last updated at May 08,2025

HRH Crown Prince Hussein meets on Thursday in Tokyo with JICA President Tanaka Akihiko to discuss ways to boost economic and development cooperation. His Royal Highness praised JICA’s key role in supporting vital projects in Jordan (Photo courtesy of Royal Court)

AMMAN — HRH Crown Prince Hussein on Thursday met with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Tanaka Akihiko in Tokyo to discuss ways to advance cooperation in economic and development fields.

The Crown Prince expressed pride in the deep-rooted partnership between Jordan and Japan, praising JICA’s pivotal role in supporting development projects in the Kingdom in a number of vital areas, including the Aqaba-Amman Water Desalination and Conveyance Project, according to a Royal Court statement.

The meeting also covered opportunities for cooperation in artificial intelligence projects, advanced skills training, and enhancing digital infrastructure, in line with the objectives of Jordan’s National Council for Future Technology.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan, and Director of the Office of the Crown Prince Zaid Baqain attended the meeting.

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