Japan offers $400 mil. aid package to Jordan

Japan offers $400 mil. aid package to Jordan

TOKYO, Dec. 2 Kyodo - Jordanian King Abdullah II (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi shake hands prior to their talks Dec. 2. During the meeting at the prime minister's official residence, Obuchi unveiled a $400 million three-year economic aid package aimed to help Jordan cushion its heavy debt burden and maintain stability as a major player in the Middle East peace process.

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