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- They also call for sharing of expertise related to social development, specifically on issues such as family welfare, child protection and care of the elderly
- Jordanian minister stresses King Abdullah’s steadfast efforts to end the aggression on Gaza
LONDON: Jordan’s minister of social development, Wafa Bani Mustafa, emphasized the importance of empowering women and children, during talks in Amman on Monday with Maher Khudair, the chief justice of the Palestinian Supreme Shariah Court.
The minister also called for the sharing of expertise between the authorities relating to social development, specifically on topics such as family welfare, child protection, care of the elderly, and the empowerment of women. She noted the similarities between the Jordanian and Palestinian legal frameworks relating to such issues, in particular those covering marriage, divorce, custody, inheritance and family relationships.
Khudair said it was also important to share knowledge about personal status legislation and judicial procedures, and affirmed Palestine’s commitment to the enhancement of cooperation with Jordan.
Bani Mustafa highlighted King Abdullah’s efforts to help end the Israeli aggression against Gaza, and his steadfast support for the Palestinian people in their quest for justice and independence, the Jordan News Agency reported.