Amman, Shawwal 29, 1438, Jul 23, 2017, SPA -- Head of the delegation of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Eng. Abdullah bin Mohammad Al-Khowaitir said the fund is keen to continue cooperation with Jordan in light of the distinguished ties between Jordan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He told Jordan News Agency (Petra) that his visit to Jordan, which will last until Tuesday, aims to follow up on projects implemented through the SFD, noting that the visit will witness the signing of contracts on projects financed by the SFD including the desert highway. During the visit, the delegation will hold talks with the ministers of public works and housing and planning and international cooperation as well as other officials on cooperation between the two sides. --SPA 20:49 LOCAL TIME 17:49 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w452008