US Assistant Secretary of Near Eastern Affairs to visit Jordan, Algeria and Morocco

US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker will visit Morocco as part of a tour in the region on Jan.3-12 that also includes Jordan and Algeria.

On this occasion, the US official will «discuss economic and security cooperation with government leaders», the US Department of State announced Sunday in a statement.

«During his trip, Assistant Secretary Schenker will underscore the United States' deep commitment to fostering economic prosperity, peace, and stability in the Middle East and North Africa», according to the same source.

On October 19, Schenker visited Morocco and held talks with Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita.