Jordan to host global military leaders

Jordan will host high-profile military meetings between Arab and international security officials next week, Jordanian news websites reported on Friday. Security sources said that the meetings are part of a plan to increase security, military and political coordination between Jordan and the Arab and international powers. Jordanian authorities are thought to be frustrated at the Middle East region's current predicament and feel that the international community could do more to to help. It is hoped that the meeting would allows the international community to see the impact of the current crises in the region, especially the Syrian crisis, on Jordan. Military chiefs from seven countries including the US, Italy, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Qatar will participate in the meeting hosted by Amman.