Iraqi premier meets Jordan's trade minister

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al Maliki and Jordan''s Minister of Trade and Industry Hani Mulki here on Friday discussed means to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields. During the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of meetings of the Jordanian- Iraqi Joint Economic Committee (JIJEC) , Mulki and Maliki stressed keenness on enhancing ties between the two countries, especially in trade and economic domains. They also highlighted the need to activate agreements signed between the two countries and overcome challenges facing economic cooperation between Jordan and Iraq. The two sides also underlined the importance of promoting cooperation in various educational and scientific research fields through exchanging expertise and holding training sessions and joint exhibitions.(QN