Canada Announces Support to Help Bolster Jordan’s Security

From: National Defence

News Release

December 17, 2017 – Ottawa – National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces

Canada is committed to helping build long-term security and stability in the Middle East region. We are doing this through an integrated whole-of-government approach to meet the needs of conflict-affected people in Iraq, Syria, and  other countries in the region, including in Jordan and Lebanon.

Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan today announced Canada’s intent to support the construction and rehabilitation of a road along Jordan’s northern border with Syria. This project will contribute to the security and stability of Jordan by enabling the Jordanian Armed Forces to better respond to threats along the border.

As outlined in Canada’s Defence Policy Strong, Secure, Engaged, the government is dedicated to working with allies and partners to deter and defeat potential adversaries. This project demonstrates Canada’s commitment to achieving this priority and will help bolster the safety and security of Jordan, its citizens, and the region.

While in Jordan, Minister Sajjan met His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Prime Minister of Jordan and Minister of Defence, His Excellency Hani Fawzi Al-Mulki, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Lieutenant General Mahmoud Freihat, to discuss the evolving nature of the Daesh threat, and mutual defence and security challenges. The Minister also commended Jordan for their cooperation and collaboration on key regional issues.

Quotes

“I am pleased to be in Jordan to announce further support for one of our most trusted partners in the Middle East region, and in turn help to build a more secure and stable world. A strong collaborative relationship is key to addressing the security challenges we share as a global community. Jordan has shown that it is always ready to do its part and Canada is happy to reciprocate by supporting the needs of the Jordanian Armed Forces.”  

    —  Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan

Quick Facts

  • While in Jordan, Minister Sajjan held a roundtable with representatives from Jordanian think-tanks and universities to gain a better understanding of complex regional issues related to defence, security, and humanitarian efforts.

  • Jordan is the first stop on the Minister’s travels across the Middle East, where he hopes to further Canada’s defence relationship with its partners and to visit troops serving in the region.

  • Over the course of three years -- between 2016 and 2019, Canada is investing $2 billion to enhance regional security and stabilization, to provide vital humanitarian assistance to those in need, to help host communities build resilience in the face of conflict, and to increase Canada’s diplomatic engagement in Iraq, Syria, Jordan and Lebanon.

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Contacts

Byrne Furlong
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of National Defence
(613) 996-3100
Email: Byrne.Furlong@forces.gc.ca

Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca

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