VOL. XLII

No. 03

18-January-1999

JORDAN

Japan Signs $60Mn Loan Agreement With Jordan

During a visit to Jordan, Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura signed a $60mn loan agreement on 9 January with the Jordanian Minister of Planning, Mr. Nabil 'Ammari. The loan is to be used to help in the creation of employment opportunities and to increase foreign currency earnings.