Strength of partnership with Jordan is in its breadth, diversity, U.S. Ambassador says

Amman: U.S. Ambassador to Jordan, Yael Lempert, said the strength of the U.S.-Jordan partnership is in its breadth and diversity. "Over seven decades, we have built solid ties that make both of our countries safer and stronger, advancing Jordan's economic development, offering opportunities for women and youth, and strengthening education and health care," Lempert told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) on the occasion of the 248th anniversary of America's independence. She pointed out that the U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement signed in 2001 has strengthened trade ties between the United States and Jordan alike, creating over 85,000 jobs in Jordan. Thousands of Americans visit Jordan every year, awe-struck by Jordan's beautiful sites, and the U.S. is proud to work with Jordanian partners to restore and protect magnificent treasures like Petra and Wadi Rum," Lempert said. "I am honored to have called Jordan my home for the past year and so appreciate the warm hospitality I've experienced - I'm sure the first d iplomat to lead our mission in Jordan experienced the same in 1949 when he arrived here," Lempert added. "I look forward to working with our Jordanian partners to continue to further advance and strengthen this vital partnership, building on 75 years of close cooperation between our two governments and our peoples," the U.S. envoy said. Lempert expressed pride in commemorating the 248th anniversary of America's independence and 75 years of partnership with Jordan. "Our greatest assets are our friends and allies, and nowhere is that more more true than here," Lempert underlined. The United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4 every year, in honor of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Source: Jordan News Agency