Abdullah Harper and Bilateral Relationship

bilateral relationship: The visit will provide an opportunity to highlight the strength of the Canada-Jordan bilateral relationship, according to a news release from the Prime Minister Office, according to CTV. Abdullah and Harper will also discuss ISIS, the influx of Syrian refugees in Jordan and efforts to find "a negotiated solution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians," according to the release. Abdullah, the leader of one of Canada allies in the war against Islamic State militants, will arrive in Ottawa on Wednesday. Last year, Ottawa pledged $185 million over six years in development aid to Jordan. The federal government also says it has provided more than $76 million in humanitarian assistance to refugees in Jordan. That includes economic initiatives and support for Jordan response to the crisis in Syria. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.