Palestine Monetary Authority Governor Welcomes Central Bank of Jordan Governor and Delegates

Ramallah- December 1, 2018 – His Excellency Mr. Azzam Shawwa, the Governor of Palestine Monetary Authority welcomed today at PMA headquarters His Excellency Dr. Ziad Fariz, the Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan and the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan Dr. Adel Sharkas and delegates. His Excellency Dr. Nabeel Kassis, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Palestine Capital Market Authority, Executive Director of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion ‎‎Alfred Hannig, Dr. Riyad Abu Shehadah, the Deputy Governor of Palestine Monetary Authority, members of the Board of Directors and directors of Palestine Monetary Authority, and managers of banks that operated in Palestine attended the welcoming ceremony.

Mr. Shawwa affirmed the strong Palestinian-Jordanian historical relations and stated that Palestinian people appreciated the significant support of Jordan to Palestinian people, in line with guidance from His Majesty King Abdullah II.  

Dr. Fariz expressed delight of visiting Palestine and Palestine Monetary Authority. Dr. Fariz expressed appreciation of the kind welcoming and affirmed continuation of developing cooperation between the Central Bank of Jordan and Palestine Monetary Authority and readiness for more cooperation in all areas especially financial inclusion.

Dr. Ziad Fariz and Dr. Adel Sharkas and delegates had arrived in Palestine yesterday (Friday) morning and were welcomed by senior delegates from Palestine Monetary Authority headed by His Excellency the Governor, Deputy Governor, and PMA directors, the Jordanian Ambassador to Palestine Mr. Mohammad Shbeeb Abu Wandi and delegates from the Jordanian Embassy. 

The guests visited late President Yasser Arafat mausoleum to lay wreath and to tour Yasser Arafat Museum. They also visited Jerusalem and prayed in Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The purpose of the visit of the senior Jordanian banking delegates is to take part in the launching of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy in Palestine, which will be organized under the auspices of His Excellency the President on Sunday morning, December 2, 2018 with Arab and international participation. 

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