Stephen Harper: Jordan

Jordan: This wasnt just Mr. Harpers first visit to Israel. It was his first visit to the Middle East, with a stop in the West Bank, a visit to King Abdullah in Jordan, and a trip to a Syrian refugee camp. And in the Middle East, Mr. Harper picked his favourites the partners he sees as sharing values and the forces of moderation that Canada can bolster. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Weary Jordan pines for Mideast peace as its cauldron of refugees grows On a first foray into the Middle East, most leaders would tread with caution. But Stephen Harper came to show where he stood. In the process, through his words and in his deeds, he provided a new rationale for his strong views about the region. Harper offers new aid in Jordan, but sees no end to flow of Syrian refugees (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.