Amman, 17 January (QNA) - Preparatory meetings for the fifth session of the Qatari-Jordanian Joint Higher Committee commenced on Saturday in Amman.

The Qatari side to the meetings was headed by HE Director of the Arab Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nayef bin Abdullah Al Emadi, while the Jordanian side was led by HE Secretary-General of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply, Dana AlZoubi.

The meetings reviewed ways to enhance cooperation across a range of sectors, in preparation for submitting recommendations to the Joint Higher Committee session. The committee will be co-chaired by HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, and HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Ayman Safadi, with high-level ministerial participation from both sides.

HE Director of the Arab Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the convening of the committee reflects the two countries' shared commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation and exchanging expertise across various fields, in a manner that serves their mutual interests.

The meetings were attended by HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Sheikh Saud bin Nasser bin Jassim Al-Thani, and HE Ambassador of Jordan to the State of Qatar, Zaid Mufleh Al Lawzi. (QNA)