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Turkish PM calls for increased cooperation with Jordan to fight terrorism

Xinhua, March 27, 2016 Adjust font size:

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Sunday called for increased cooperation between Turkey and Jordan to uproot terrorism which seeks to tarnish the image of Islam, the state-run Petra news agency reported.

Jordan and Turkey face common challenges, especially when it comes to hosting large number of Syrian refugees who are fleeing the violence in their country and thus placing pressure on neighboring countries, the Turkish prime minister said during a meeting with Jordanian Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour in Amman Sunday.

Jordan and Turkey face similar challenges due to their geographic locations, said Davutoglu. "Jordan's stability and security are crucial for the stability of the entire region," he added..

Voicing strong condemnation of terrorist attacks that hit Turkey lately, the Jordanian premier said these acts do not represent Muslims at all and that they have harmed the noble values of Islam, such as tolerance, peace and rationalism.

There is a need for increased collaboration as the region is facing unprecedented challenges, said Ensour at the meeting.

The two also discussed means to boost bilateral trade and conducting joint investments in various areas. Endit