US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday that Jordan received $450 million in foreign military financing this year, making it the third-largest recipient in the world, according to the Daily Mail.

Jordan would receive $1.6 billion in US assistance "that will enhance border security, create economic growth and create jobs for Jordanian people," Kerry added.

He made the remarks during a press conference with his Jordanian counterpart Nasser Judeh.

Asked about the military agreement inked between Jordan and the US, Kerry said that the military cooperation between the two countries is continuous, pointing that the US will provide Jordan with the necessary military equipment and training according to this pact.

Source: MENA