07 June 2000

Text: Commerce's Daley on Joint U.S.-Jordan E-Commerce Statement

The Department of Commerce June 7 released the following statement by Secretary of Commerce William M. Daley on the Joint E-Commerce Statement with Jordan:

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STATEMENT BY COMMERCE SECRETARY WILLIAM M. DALEY ON JOINT E-COMMERCE STATEMENT WITH JORDAN

Washington, D.C. -- I am pleased to have signed the Joint Statement on Electronic with Jordan. This agreement marks an important step towards enhancing economic and social growth cooperatively in the Middle East.

Jordan and the United States will cooperate in (1) making it easier to use the Internet to address social challenges, such as helping working adults to acquire new skills, (2) increasing access to healthcare, especially in isolated rural communities, (3) improving the quality of life for people with disabilities, and (4) strengthening democracy.

Electronic commerce between our two countries will enhance the standard of living, by creating new, high-paying jobs and opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular, will benefit from new opportunities to sell their products to a worldwide market.

I believe new technologies will widen the circle of opportunity and provide greater opportunities for all.

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