Merkel's visit to Jordan, Lebanon to boost cooperation

CAIRO - 20 June 2018: German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Jordan and Lebanon on Wednesday June 20-22 for talks with leaders of both countries, according to the German Federal Government spokesman, Stefan Zeibert.

Merkel will start her tour by visiting Jordan and then will head for Lebanon.

Zeibert Pointied out that in Jordan, Chancellor Merkel will visit the German-Jordanian University and will participate in a discussion session with the students.

Merkel's visit to Jordan will tackle regional issues and the latest development on the Jordanian arena along with ways to further cooperation between Germany and Jordan.

Merkel will also discuss, during her visit to Lebanon, means to boost cooperation between Germany and Lebanon with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri.