June 24, 2004 U.S. Ambassador Inaugurates Four Renovated Health Centers in Ma’an and Karak Governorates (Renovations Completed as Part of $50 million USAID Project) As part of a two-day tour of southern Jordan, U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Edward W. Gnehm and Minister of Health Eng. Sa’id Darwazah today inaugurated four renovated primary health centers in the governorates of Ma’an and Karak. FULL TEXT

June 23, 2004 U.S. Ambassador Gnehm Visits Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II Qualifying Industrial Zone in Karak Governorate (Visits Factories Exporting Goods to the U.S. and Creating Jobs for Jordanians) At the outset of a two-day tour of southern Jordan, U.S. Ambassador in Amman Edward W. Gnehm today, June 23, visited Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II  Industrial Estate / Qualifying Industrial Zone (QIZ).  QIZ factories, whose products are exported largely to the United States, represent a growing source of employment for Jordanian workers and are responsible for a dramatic growth in the Jordanian export sector. FULL TEXT

June 22, 2004 United States Grants $119.05 Million in Economic Assistance to Jordan (Two Grant Agreements Reduce Jordan’s Foreign Debt; Fund Job Training and Other Programs Aimed at Encouraging Economic Growth and Opportunity) The U.S. Government and the Government of Jordan signed two grant agreements totaling $119.05 million in economic assistance in a ceremony at the Jordan Micro Credit Company (JMCC) in Amman today, Tuesday, June 22, 2004.   FULL TEXT
Remarks of U.S. Ambassador Edward W. Gnehm

Embassy Initiates Visa Appointment System In order to respond to high demand for visa services during the summer
season, the U.S. Embassy will begin instituting an appointment system for non-immigrant visa applicants Thursday, June 17.  FULL TEXT

une 10, 2004 U.S. Embassy Closed Sunday, June 13 in Observance of Ceremonies Marking Death of President Ronald Reagan. The United States Embassy in Amman, Jordan will be closed on Sunday, June 13 in order to honor ceremonies in observance of the death of Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States.   FULL TEXT

June 9, 2004 FACT SHEET: U.S. Expands Digital Freedom Initiative to Jordan Today, President Bush announced the expansion of the U.S. Digital Freedom Initiative to Jordan. Digital Freedom Initiative (DFI):  The United States is committed to helping countries bridge the digital divide and generate economic growth and opportunity.  The DFI promotes transfer of information and communication technology (ICT) to benefit entrepreneurs and small businesses in developing countries. FULL TEXT

June 2, 2004 Remarks of U.S. Ambassador Edward W. Gnehm Signing Ceremony for $72.45 Million in

Economic Assistance to Jordan in FY 2004. Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation. FULL TEXT

June 2, 2004 United States Grants $72.45 Million in Economic Assistance to Jordan (New Agreements Finance Water, Education, Health and Governance Projects) (Jordan Portfolio Among Largest Such Programs in the World) The U.S. Government and the Government of Jordan signed two grant agreements today, Wednesday, June 2, 2004, that provide $72.45 million in economic assistance to Jordan focusing on the water, education, health and governance sectors. FULL TEXT

May 30, 2004 Text of Remarks. Ambassador Edward W. Gnehm. Opening of International Conference on Water Demand Management. Dead Sea, Jordan FULL TEXT

May 13, 2004 Press Conference General John Abi Zeid - Marka Airport I’m always happy to be back in Jordan.  I’m happy to be here with the Ambassador of course; the meetings that we had today with His Majesty and with members of senior leadership of the Jordanian Armed Forces were very useful as always. FULL TEXT

May 10, 2004 U.S. Ambassador Breaks Ground on USAID Funded Zara-Ma’in Water Project (Project to Increase Potable Water in Amman and Dead Sea Areas by 40 percent) U.S. Ambassador to Jordan, Edward W. Gnehm, joined Minister of Water and Irrigation and Minister of Agriculture Dr. Hazem Al Nasser today, Tuesday, May 11, at a ground breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of the Zara-Ma’in water treatment project, located just north of the Dead Sea. FULL TEXT

May 10, 2004 U.S. Ambassador Breaks Ground on USAID-Funded As-Samra Wastewater Treatment Plant($169 Million Project to Benefit 2 Million Residents of Greater Amman and Zarqa Areas) U.S. Ambassador to Jordan, Edward W. Gnehm, and Jordanian Minister of Water and Irrigation and Minister of Agriculture Dr. Hazem Al Nasser today, Monday, May 10, 2004, broke ground on the new As-Samra Wastewater Treatment Plant.  FULL TEXT

May 5, 2004 Ministry of Health Awards 57 Health Centers on National Quality Day United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director in Jordan Ms. Anne Aarnes and Minister of Health Eng. Sa’id Darwazeh attended an awards ceremony today, May 5, 2004, to present 57 primary health centers throughout Jordan with plaques, recognizing their outstanding efforts to provide high quality services under the USAID Primary Health Care Initiatives (PHCI) project. FULL TEXT

April 26, 2004 Ambassador Gnehm to Join the Faculty of the George Washington University The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. announced April 23, 2004, the appointment of Ambassador Edward W. Gnehm, Jr., currently serving as the United States Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, to an endowed chair in the faculty of the Elliott School of International Affairs.  Ambassador Gnehm will take up his position as Professor of International Affairs in September (2004). FULL TEXT

April 25, 2004 CPA Iraq PMO Workshop Opens in Amman (Iraq Program Management Office Overseeing $18.4 Billion in Contracts) Senior officials from the Iraq Program Management Office (PMO) of the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) opened a one-day sub-contractors workshop at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Amman today, April 25, 2004. FULL TEXT

April 13, 2004 U.S. Congressmen Arrive in Jordan
 (Accompanied by Delegation from the Northern Virginia Technology Council Two United States Congressmen representing districts in Northern Virginia arrived in Amman April 11, 2004 on a visit to Jordan.  Representative Tom Davis (R-Virginia) and Representative Jim Moran (D-Virginia) will hold meetings with senior Jordanian officials and representatives of the Jordanian high technology sector. FULL TEXT

April 7, 2004 Iraq Reconstruction Levy to Begin April 15(Exporters Urged to Become Familiar with Procedures, Exemptions) The Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) in Iraq recently announced that import levies due to be imposed on certain imported items to Iraq will be deferred until April 15. FULL TEXT

April 6, 2004 Statement of the U.S. Embassy on the Announcement of Verdicts In the Laurence Foley Murder Case We have received initial reports of verdicts in the trial of persons involved in the killing of U.S. Embassy employee Laurence Foley in October 2002.  We appreciate the diligence of the Jordanian investigators, judicial officials, police and other security personnel involved in bringing those responsible for Larry’s murder to justice.  FULL TEXT

March 24, 2004 The Financial Services Volunteer Corps Program To Launch in Jordan in April  Under the auspices of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), Salvatore J. Pappalardo, Managing Director of the Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC) was in Jordan last week to begin the process of implementing a technical assistance program to strengthen the financial sector in cooperation with the government of Jordan and the Jordanian private sector.   FULL TEXT

March 24, 2004 United States Builds Helicopter Landing Pad to Support Ghor Safi Medical Center (Joint Program Between U.S. and Jordanian Military Enhancing Jordan’s Medical Evacuation Capability) U.S. Ambassador to Jordan, Edward W. Gnehm, joined Jordanian health and military officials today, March 24, 2004, in the inauguration of a $185,000 helicopter landing pad at the Ghor Safi Hospital south of the Dead Sea.  FULL TEXT

March 23, 2004 United States Grants $138.5 Million in Economic Assistance to Jordan (Cash Transfer Program Helps Jordan Meet Foreign Debt Obligat ions, Fund Programs for Poor) The U.S. Government and the Government of Jordan today, Tuesday, March 23, 2004, signed a grant agreement totaling $138.5 million in U.S. economic assistance to Jordan.  FULL TEXT
Remarks of Ambassador Edward W. Gnehm. Ministry of Planning. FULL TEXT

March 23, 2004 U. S. Coordinator for International Information and Communications Policy Addresses Arab Telecommunications Regulators Workshop
(Stresses Need for Regional Coordination at a Time of Rapid Progress) Ambassador David Gross, United States Coordinator for International Information and Communications Policy, addressed the Arab Telecommunications Regulators Workshop at the Dead Sea, March 23, 2004, on the “Challenges Facing Regulators in a Changing Global Economy.” FULL TEXT

March 21, 2004 Remarks of U.S. Ambassador Edward W. Gnehm. Rebuilding Iraq Conference. Hotel Intercontinental - Amman. 
It is my pleasure to be with you here today at this important conference on Iraq reconstruction.  I would first like to acknowledge the tremendous work that the Amman World Trade Center has put into the Rebuilding Iraq trade show at such a critically important time. FULL TEXT

March 17, 2004 U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta Arrives in Jordan United States Secretary of Transportation, Norman Y. Mineta, arrived in Amman today, March 17, 2004 on a visit to Jordan, during which he will hold meetings with senior Jordanian officials. FULL TEXT

March 15, 2004 U.S. Senators Visit Jordan A delegation comprised of five United States Senators arrived in Amman today, March 15, 2004 on a visit to Jordan, during which they will meet with senior Jordanian officials. FULL TEXT

March 14, 2004 U.S. Senators Visit Jordan. A delegation comprised of three United States Senators arrived in Amman today, March 14, 2004 on a visit to Jordan, during which they will hold meetings with senior Jordanian officials.  FULL TEXT

March 3, 2004 Stakeout of Under Secretary for Political Affairs Marc Grossman, Prime Ministry - Amman. FULL TEXT
March 3, 2004 Under Secretary Grossman Press Roundtable, Amman. FULL TEXT

March 3, 2004 U.S. Under Secretary of State Marc Grossman Arrives in Jordan United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Marc Grossman, arrived in Amman today, March 3, 2004 on a visit to Jordan, during which he will discuss the President’s Initiative in the Greater Middle East and other bilateral issues with senior Jordanian officials.
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March 1, 2004 U.S. Export-Import Bank Offers $49.4 Million Loan Guarantee to Finance Telecom Exports to Jordan - U.S. Technology to be used in Construction of 3rd Mobile Phone Network in Jordan - Project is Ex-Im Bank’s Largest Financing Activity to date in Jordan. The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has offered financing to New Generation Telecommunications Company (New Gen) of Amman, Jordan to facilitate the purchase of U.S. technology for use in construction of a nation-wide radio dispatch and cellular telecommunications network in Jordan.  FULL TEXT

February 28, 2004  U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson and Minister of Health Inaugurate TELESYNERGY® Global Medical Consultation Workstation at King Hussein Cancer Center U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy G. Thompson, who is currently on a visit to Jordan, and Minister of Health Eng. Saeed Darwazeh, today Saturday, February 28, 2004, inaugurated a TELESYNERGY® Global Medical Consultation Workstation at the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) in Amman. FULL TEXT

February 23, 2004 United States Grants $18.5 Million in Economic Assistance to Jordan (Grant Supports “Economic Opportunities,” including microfinance, trade promotion) The U.S. Government and the Government of Jordan signed a Grant Agreement to provide $18.5 million in economic assistance funds to Jordan today, Monday, February 23, 2004. This is the first portion of a U.S. economic assistance package to Jordan for U.S. fiscal year 2004 that is expected to total $348.5 million. U.S. FULL TEXT

February 16, 2004 The U.S. Embassy in Jordan Changes Phone Number The main telephone number for the Embassy of the United States of America in Jordan has changed.  To reach the Embassy, callers should now dial 590-6000.  FULL TEXT

FACT SHEET - Under the Patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, Women and the Law - - A Regional Dialogue Supporting Voices of Change February 16-18, 2004. Amman, Jordan. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in partnership with the United States Government, is hosting a workshop on Women and the Law from February 16-18 in Amman, Jordan. FULL TEXT

February 11, 2004 President Bush Requests $456 Million from Congress for Economic and Military Assistance to Jordan in FY 2005 U.S. President George W. Bush submitted a request to the United States Congress for economic and military assistance to Jordan totaling $456 million for U.S. fiscal year 2005 (October 1, 2004 – September 30, 2005).  The request was made as part of President Bush’s FY 2005 budget request for international assistance.  In the request, the President has specified $250 million in economic assistance and $206 million in military assistance for FY 2005. FULL TEXT

February 8, 2004 U.S. and Jordan Co-Host Regional Summit on Aviation Safety and Security (Regional Civil Aviation Officials to Convene in Amman, February 9-12, 2004) The United States Department of Transportation and the Jordanian Ministry of Transport will co-host a Regional Summit on Aviation Safety and Security, February 9-12, 2004, in Amman.  The summit brings together senior civil aviation officials from throughout the region, and will be conducted by the George Washington University Consortium, of Washington, D.C., in coordination with the Jordanian Civil Aviation Authority and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).  FULL TEXT

January 23, 2004 On-The-Record Special Briefing
by Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Patricia Harrison and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Academic Programs at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Tom Farrell On The Iraqi Fulbright Program. FULL TEXT

January 20, 2004
President Bush's State of the Union Address
Bush Announces Initiatives on Economy, Health Care, Education Reform

January 12, 2004 U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im) Signs Master Guarantee Agreement with Jordan’s Housing Bank for Trade and Finance. Ms. April Foley, First Vice President and Vice Chair of the U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im) signed in Amman, Monday, January 12, a Master Guarantee Agreement (MGA) with the Jordanian Housing Bank for Trade and Finance.  This MGA will facilitate the financing of Jordanian purchases of U.S. goods and services, and will provide a further boost to an already thriving U.S.-Jordan trade relationship by allowing the Housing Bank to lend to Jordanian importers with Ex-Im’s guarantee. FULL STORY

January 7, 2004 U.S Ambassador to Jordan Inaugurates U.S-Funded Health Centers in the Jordan Valley United States Ambassador to Jordan, Edward W. Gnehm, today, January 7, 2004, participated in the inauguration of two new health centers for Palestinian refugees in the Jordan valley constructed with U.S. government funds.  The new centers, at Kraymeh and Masharie, replace two smaller facilities that struggled to keep up with the demand for health services among the nearby population.  FULL STORY
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Jordan, Edward Gnehm, At the inauguration ceremony of health centers in Kraymeh and Masharie

December 16, 2003
U.S. Ambassador Gnehm Inaugurates Four Renovated Health Centers in Zarqa Governorate U.S. Ambassador in Amman Edward W. Gnehm and Minister of Health Mr. Sa’id Darwazah today inaugurated four health centers in Zarqa governorate.  FULL STORY

December 11, 2003 Remarks by U.S. Charge d’Affaires David Hale Certificate Award Ceremony SEC Regional Capital Market Training Program Jordan Securities Commission Headquarters FULL STORY

December 10 , 2003 Restated Project Agreement Signed to Build A New As-Samra Wastewater Treatment Plant
H.E. Prime Minister Faisal Al-Fayez  and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Amman David Hale today attended the signing of the Restated Project Agreement and the Financial Agreement between the Minister of Water and Irrigation and Minister of Irrigation Dr. Hazim Al Nasser, and representatives from the Samra Plant Consortium (SPC) composed of Ondeo, Ondeo Degremont, Inc., and the Morganti Group, as well as representatives from the lending institution led by the Arab Bank. FULL STORY

November 18 , 2003 U.S. Food and Drug Administration Expert Talks About New Regulations for Food Products Entering the U.S. Market  FULL STORY

November 5 , 2003 USAID Assistant Administrator for Asia and the Near East Ambassador Wendy Chamberlin Visits Jordan. FULL STORY

October 23, 2003 Remarks at American-Jordanian Export Association
 Conference by Ambassador Edward Gnehm. Excerpts from the speech delivered by Ambassador Gnehm at the conclusion of the third annual AJEX Conference attended by representatives of Jordanian, Iraqi and American corporations as well as the CPA and the U.S. Embassy in Amman.   FULL STORY

  October 27, 2003 Signing of a JD 5 Million Endowment Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Fulbright Commission  FULL STORY

  October 28, 2003 American and Jordanian Colleagues Remember Larry Foley. On October 28, Jordanian and American colleagues of USAID executive officer Larry Foley remembered his assassination exactly one year ago by gathering beside his memorial in the U.S. Embassy Amman.  FULL STORY

  October 23, 2003 U.S. Congressional Delegation Arrives in Jordan A United States Congressional delegation led by Representative Edward Royce (R-California) arrived in Amman yesterday, October 22, 2003.  FULL STORY

  October 20, 2003 U.S. Ambassador Gnehm Visits Irbid Governorate, Inaugurates Four Renovated Health Centers, Tours Training Site to Teach Skills for More Jobs, Meets with Chamber of Industry U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Edward W. Gnehm today toured Irbid with the governor to inaugurate four health centers. Ambassador Gnehm also visited Yarmouk University and toured a new training program for Jordanian workers at the Al Hassan Industrial Estate.  FULL STORY

  October 20, 2003 U.S. Ambassador Gnehm Visits Al-Hassan Qualifying Industrial Zone in Irbid Governorate During a tour of Irbid Governorate, U.S. Ambassador in Amman Edward W. Gnehm today visited Al Hassan Industrial Estate, where he conducted a tour of in-house training for Jordanian workers at Hussein Jordan for Cloth Manufacturers.  FULL STORY

  October 20, 2003 U.S. Ambassador Gnehm Inaugurates Four Renovated Health Centers in Irbid Governorate During a tour of  Irbid governorate, U.S. Ambassador in Amman Edward W. Gnehm today inaugurated four health centers in the governorate.    FULL STORY

  October 19, 2003 U.S. Ambassador Jordan Inaugurates The New Jordanian Armed Forces American Language Laboratory in Zarqa. United States Ambassador to Jordan Edward W. Gnehm today, Sunday, October 19, 2003, attended the inauguration ceremony of the new American Language Laboratory at the Language Institute of the Jordanian Armed Forces in Zarqa.  FULL STORY

  October 16, 2003 U.S. Ambassador Gnehm Attends Inauguration of “Cooperative Monitoring Center@Amman” at the Royal Scientific Society
U.S. Ambassador in Amman Edward W. Gnehm and President of the Royal Scientific Society Dr. Sa’ad Hijazi today inaugurated “The Cooperative Monitoring Center-Amman” (CMC@Amman) at the Royal Scientific Society.  The CMC@Amman is modeled after the CMC at Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. FULL STORY

  October 6, 2003 Her Majesty Queen Rania Inaugurates U.S.-Funded School in the Jordan Valley.  Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah today inaugurated a new UNRWA school building at Wadi Rayyan in the Jordan Valley.  The Wadi Rayyan Preparatory School for boys and girls was built and equipped with a $594,000 contribution from the United States of America.  FULL STORY
Ambassador's Speech

  October 5, 2003
During the first “Exporter Dinner” Hosted by The Jordan Exporters Association. U.S. Ambassador Edward Gnehm Reiterates His Country’s Commitment to Enhancing Trade Between the United States and Jordan.  FULL STORY
Speech by U.S. Ambassador Edward W. Gnehm at “Exporter Dinner” Fours Seasons Hotel – Amman.

  September 28, 2003  $125 Million Construction Contract Signed to Implement the Zara-Ma’in Water Project U.S. Ambassador in Amman Edward W. Gnehm today witnessed the signing of a $125 million construction contract between Minister of Water and Irrigation Dr. Hazem Al-Nasser and representatives from the U.S. joint venture firms the Morganti Group and ONDEO to implement the Zara-Ma’in water project.  FULL STORY

  September 17, 2003 U.S. Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snow met Jordanian Minister of Finance The United States Secretary of the Treasury, John W. Snow, met Jordanian Minister of Finance Dr. Michel Marto, Wednesday, September 17, 2003, in Amman, Jordan.  
FULL STORY

  September 16, 2003 US Ambassador Congratulates The American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan on Organizing AJEX 2003 and Pledges Full Support The American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan (JABA) has announced its second American Jordanian Expo conference and exposition (AJEX 2003) in Amman on October 22-23. FULL STORY

  September 16, 2003 U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to Meet with Jordanian Minister of Finance in Amman United States Secretary of the Treasury, John W. Snow, who is traveling in the region, will meet Jordanian Finance Minister, Dr. Michel Marto, on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 in Amman, Jordan.  FULL STORY

  September 15, 2003 The U.S. Government Announces the Immigrant Visa Lottery for the Year 2005 The United States Government has announced the annual diversity immigrant visa lottery program for 2005 (DV-2005).  This program is administered on an annual basis by the Department of State and conducted under the terms of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). FULL STORY

  September 9, 2003 U.S. Funds Wind Power Study in Jordan ($179,000 grant to aid development of renewable fuel sources) The United States Government and the Government of Jordan today, September 9, 2003, signed a $179,124 grant agreement, under which the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (TDA) will partially fund a feasibility study to expand wind power production in northern Jordan. FULL STORY

  September 3, 2003 USAID Mission Director and Minister of Water and Irrigation Inaugurate Wastewater Reuse Pilot Project at JUST University ($3.48m project will benefit agricultural, industrial sectors) In collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Jordan University for Science and Technology (JUST), the Ministry of Water and Irrigation inaugurated a wastewater reuse pilot project at JUST’s Irbid campus on September 3, 2003. FULL STORY

  August 28, 2003 U.S. Agriculture Department Holds Refrigeration Seminar in Amman (Technical Assistance Project to Help Palestinian Food Distributors Manage Refrigeration and Food Safety Issues) On August 26 and 27, 2003, USDA in cooperation with USAID Mission in the West Bank and Gaza and the U.S. Embassy in Amman organized a seminar titled “Managing the Cold Chain,” as the first activity in a technical assistance program designed to help Palestinian agribusiness interests manage perishable food supply challenges. FULL STORY

  August 21, 2003 Financial Services Volunteer Corps Visits Jordan As part of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) announced by the President of the Unite States and Secretary of State Colin Powell, the Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC) has sent a team of senior-level experts to Jordan this week at the initiative of the U.S. Department of State.  FULL STORY

  August 13, 2003 Remarks of Assistant Secretary William Burns Following Meeting with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, Amman, Jordan. FULL STORY

  August 2, 2003  Special international in-transit programs suspended. WASHINGTON, DC –The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of State today suspended two programs that allow certain international air passengers to travel through the United States for transit purposes without first obtaining a visa.   Frequently Asked Questions

  July 31, 2003 Binational Fulbright Commission in Jordan Celebrates its 10th Anniversary.
Jordan and U.S. Renew the Commission’s Mandate. AMMAN --The Jordanian-American Commission for Educational Exchange, commonly known as the Binational Fulbright Commission in Jordan, celebrated today its ten-year anniversary.  In addition, a signing ceremony was held with the Commission’s two Honorary Co-Chairs. FULL STORY

July 31, 2003 Two U.S. Congressmen to Visit Jordan. Two U.S. Congressmen, Representative Tom DeLay (R-Texas) and Representative Ander Crenshaw (R-Florida), arrived in Amman today, July 31, on a visit to Jordan.  During their visit, the two congressmen will meet with senior Jordanian officials.  FULL STORY

  July 31, 2003  Iraqi Telecom Conference Opens To Strong Private Sector Interest  (AMMAN, JORDAN; July 31, 2003)   A conference held today in Amman, Jordan to introduce the details of a competition for the awarding of licenses for mobile telecommunications services in Iraq received strong interest from the private sector. FULL STORY

  July 30, 2003 U.S. CENTCOM Commander General John Abizaid Visits Jordan Commander of the United States Central Command, General John Abizaid, arrived in Amman today, July 30, on a visit to Jordan.  During his visit, General Abizaid will meet with senior Jordanian officials. FULL STORY

  July 22, 2003 Peace Corps Program to Reopen in Jordan. WASHINGTON D.C. - Peace Corps Director Gaddi H. Vasquez announced today that Peace Corps volunteers would return to Jordan as early as January 2004.  The program was suspended in November 2002 due to security concerns in the Middle East. FULL STORY

  July 22, 2003  U.S. Embassy Launches Exchange Programs for Jordanian Youth (Summer Fine Arts Camp and Year-Long High School Exchange Program Foster Understanding and Cultural Exchange) The recently arrived American Charge d’Affaires, David Hale, welcomed at the U.S. Embassy July 22 a group of Jordanian students and their parents to a reception celebrating the establishment of two exchange programs for Jordanian students.  FULL STORY

  July 10, 2003 U.S. Provides Jordan Soft Loan to Purchase Wheat. The United States Government and the Government of Jordan today, July 10, 2002, signed an agreement providing Jordan with a $20 million soft loan to purchase approximately 136,000 metric tons of U.S. wheat. FULL STORY

July 7, 2003 U.S Ambassador Inaugurates New Addition to Refugee Center (Ambassador’s Fund finances the construction of addition to the Jabal Hussein Women’s Program Committee Center and the purchase of a new bus for the Community Rehabilitation Center in Ba’qa’a Refugee Camp). FULL STORY

July 3, 2003 Remarks of Ambassador Edward W. Gnehm On the Occasion of Independence Day Celebration.  Amman, Jordan. FULL TEXT

July 1, 2003 President Bush Extends Trade Benefits for Developing Countries by $900 Million to Promote Economic Growth and Development President Bush signed a proclamation today expanding the product coverage of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, under which more than 140 beneficiary developing counties and territories import products duty-free into the United States. FULL STORY

June 23, 2003 King Abdullah and U.S. Trade Representative Zoellick Inaugurate Jordan Bromine Plant   Full Text

June 22, 2003 Statement by the Quartet, Movenpick, Dead Sea.
Representatives of the Quartet – United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, High Representative for European Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana, and European Commissioner for External Affairs Chris Patten - met today at the Dead Sea in Jordan.  Full Text

June 20, 2003   Joint Press Conference, Secretary of State Colin L. Powell And Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Prime Minister's Office - Jerusalem.  Full Text

June 20, 2003 Joint Press Conference Secretary of State Colin L. Powell  And Palestinian Prime Minister Abbas Jericho Intercontinental Hotel. Full Text

June 19, 2003 U.S. Secretary of State Colin L. Powell will Arrive in Jordan to Attend World Economic Forum United States Secretary of State Colin L. Powell is scheduled to arrive in Amman today, Thursday, June 19, 2003, to attend the Extraordinary Meeting of the World Economic Forum at the Dead Sea. FULL STORY.

June 11, 2003 U.S. Ambassador and Minister of Health To Inaugurate Five Renovated Primary Health Centers in Southern Jordan U.S. Ambassador to Amman Edward W. Gnehm and Minister of Health Dr. Walid Ma’ani will conduct a two-day tour of southern Jordan, beginning today, Wednesday, June 11, 2003 to inaugurate five health centers recently renovated under the USAID's Primary Health Care Initiative (PHCI) project. FULL STORY.  PHCI Fact Sheet

June 10, 2003 United States Grants $84.6 Million in Economic Assistance to Jordan The U.S. Government and the Government of Jordan signed three Grant Agreements totaling $84.6 million in economic assistance to Jordan today, Tuesday, June 10, 2003. FULL STORY

June 5,  2003 U.S. Ambassador Edward Gnehm's Remarks to the Iraq Reconstruction Conference Hyatt Hotel, Amman, Jordan.

June 4,  2003 Remarks by President Bush, His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan, Prime Minister Sharon of Israel, and Prime Minister Abbas of the Palestinian Authority, Beit al Bahar, Aqaba, Jordan

June 4,  2003  Remarks by Secretary of State Colin Powell and National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice to the Press Pool King Hussein International Airport, Aqaba, Jordan

May 31, 2003  U.S. Assistant Secretary of State William Burns and Senior Director at U.S. National Security Council Elliott Abrams Arrive in Jordan United States Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, William Burns, and Senior Director for Near East and North African Affairs at the National Security Council, Elliott Abrams, arrived in Amman today, May 31, 2003, on a visit to the Kingdom. FULL STORY

May 31, 2003 FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III Arrives in Jordan  Mr. Robert S. Mueller, III, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrived in Amman today, May 31 on a visit to the Kingdom.  During his visit, Mr. Mueller will meet with senior Jordanian officials.  FULL STORY

May 21, 2003 U.S. Contributes Additional $67 Million to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East The United States today announced an additional $67 million contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), bringing the total U.S. contribution to $95 million so far in this fiscal year to help Palestinian refugees. FULL STORY

May 21, 2003 The United States Unveils The Next Series of Redesigned U.S. Banknotes On May 13, 2003, the U.S. Department of Treasury unveiled a new $20 banknote design with enhanced security features and subtle background colors. This new $20 banknote will be issued next fall as part of an ongoing effort to stay ahead of counterfeiters of U.S. currency. FULL STORY

May 13, 2003 U.S. and Jordan Sign Two Economic Agreements During Secretary Powell’s Visit to Jordan
Fact Sheet Emergency Supplemental Assistance to Jordan.
Fact Sheet U.S. -Jordan Bilateral Investment Treaty

May 12 , 2003 U.S. Secretary of State Colin L. Powell to Visit Jordan

May 5 , 2003 U.S. Embassy Amman Launches New “Iraq Reconstruction” Web Page

May 1 , 2003 U.S. Wheat Donation For Iraq  Arrives In Aqaba, Wednesday, April 30

April 24, 2003 Meeting Iraqi Aspirations with Generosity and Support By Edward W. Gnehm

April 17, 2003 Two U.S. Congressmen to Visit Jordan

April 8, 2003 Statement on the Death of Journalist Tariq Ayoub 

  April 7, 2003 Press Briefing : Michael Marx, Team Leader, Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART)

April 3, 2003 Remarks of Ambassador Edward W. Gnehm After Meeting with PM Abul Ragheb

April 1, 2003 Paul H. Boeker, Former U.S. Ambassador to Jordan, Dies at Home in San Diego

March 27, 2003 Anne Aarnes Appointed New USAID Director in Jordan

February 20, 2003  USAID Mission Director Participates in Launching the JAFPP "New Image" Campaign, Visits Al-Hussein Clinic

February 8, 2003  U.S. State Department Authorizes Departure of Dependents and Non-Emergency Personnel at Embassy Amman on Voluntary Basis

February 6, 2003 USAID Grants $30.3 million to Expand Wastewater Facilities in Aqaba

January 30, 2003 King Abdallah II and U.S. Ambassdor Gnehm Inaugurate The Aqaba International Industrial Estate

January 29, 2003 The United States Transfers Six F-16 Jet Aircraft to Jordan