VOL. XL

No. 25

23-June-1997

JORDAN

US Offers $100Mn Aid To Jordan Through Middle East Peace And Stability Fund

US President Bill Clinton announced on 17 June the creation of a newMiddle East Peace and Stability Fund to aid countries with "urgent needs in theMiddle East region." The fund will initially focus on a $100mn aid package to Jordanwhich has been awarded in recognition of Amman's steadfast role in the Middle East peaceprocess. The money will come from a "redirection of a small...