Speaker of the Senate Taher Al-Masri on Wednesday met with visiting U.S. Congressional aides to discuss how to enhance parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, as well as the latest developments in the region. Al-Masri praised ties between Jordan and the US in all fields, voicing gratitude for American aid to the Kingdom, which contributes to the development process in the country. The meeting also dealt with the democratic process in Jordan, political reforms and the US role in moving ahead efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East.