29 October 1995
Australia has a substantial delegation at the Summit, led by the Special Trade Representative, Mr John Button.
The delegation includes senior Government and industry representatives.
Senator McMullan said the Amman Summit should provide a crucial boost to promote economic cooperation in the region, thereby advancing the Middle East peace process and helping to normalise regional relations.
"One objective of the Summit is to promote moderation, negotiation and cooperation as the best means to resolve regional differences," Senator McMullan said.
"A major objective of Australia's participation in the Summit will be to promote Australian expertise in relevant sectors. "For instance, Australia has special expertise in water resources technology and management, which has a high development priority for the region.
"High-level participation in the Amman Economic Summit is a further step in the Government's efforts to expand Australia's commercial links with the region," Senator McMullan said.
Bob McMullan Minister for Trade - Parliament House, Canberra, ACT 2600; Tel: (06) 277 7420; Fax: (06) 273 4128;
Further information: John Flannery, (06) 277 7420, 0411 414 691