AMMAN Jordan and Japan on Monday discussed an investment plan to revitalise the Hijaz Railways infrastructure in support of the national economy, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

During a meeting with a Japanese delegation, Director General of the Hijaz Railway Corporation Salah Luzi said that the plan would be funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, highlighting JICAs role in enhancing Jordanian-Japanese ties through its investments in Jordans infrastructure.

Donors, in partnership with the Jordanian private sector, will provide loans and grants for the project, which will also support other initiatives such as linking Aqabas old port with its new one.

Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).

Disclaimer: The content of this article is syndicated or provided to this website from an external third party provider. We are not responsible for, and do not control, such external websites, entities, applications or media publishers. The body of the text is provided on an as is and as available basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither we nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this article. Read our full disclaimer policy here.