Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 01 April 2015. The Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Arab Republic of Egypt and Permanent Mission to the League of Arab States, Dr. Bisher H. Al-Khasawneh, presented on 1st April 2015, his letter of Credence’s to H. E Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC).

Deputy Chairperson Mwencha expressed appreciation to H.M. King Abdallah of Jordan for his initiative. “We have been following with keen interest the situation in the Middle East and the important role played by the Kingdom of Jordan” he indicated. He stressed the need to work on a common agenda: “not only on Peace and Security issues, but also in Economy and other areas of development.”

On his part, Dr. Bisher H. Al-Khasawneh reiterated his country’s interest for engaging in partnerships with Africa. “We, always believed in Africa and its great potential” he said, adding that, “ We know integration is key and we highly value the way the African Union Commission spearheads the African Agenda”.

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