FM begins working visit to Paris
Ammon News - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs, Ayman Safadi, began a working visit to Paris on Thursday.
During the visit, Safadi is scheduled to meet with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, to discuss bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and developments in the region. Petra
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