By : JD News Editor
Jordan Daily – Malaysian Ambassador Mohamad Nasri Abdul Rahman underscored the significance of the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) in fostering development cooperation between Malaysia and Jordan at a networking dinner held Monday at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Addressing a gathering of representatives from Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, MTCP alumni, and members of the Malaysian Universities Alumni of Jordan, Ambassador Nasri highlighted that the MTCP, established in 1980 as part of Malaysia’s commitment to South-South Cooperation, plays a crucial role in sharing the country’s development expertise with other nations. Since its inception, more than 34,000 participants from 144 countries have benefited from various MTCP programmes.
“The MTCP is built on the principle that the development of a country relies on the quality of its human capital. The programme focuses on human resources development through training, study visits, and expert attachments,” said Nasri.
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He noted that since 2010, MTCP has been administered by Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra), marking a shift towards prioritising strategic partners and expanding cooperation with new development partners through public-private partnerships.
Nasri emphasized that Jordan has been a key beneficiary of the MTCP, with over 510 Jordanian officials having participated in a wide range of training programmes covering areas such as technical and vocational education (TVET), public administration, cyber-security, and Islamic finance.
Feedback from Jordanian participants has been overwhelmingly positive, Nasri said, with many reporting that the programmes have helped them acquire essential skills for their professional and personal growth. He expressed hope that more Jordanian officials would participate in future MTCP offerings.
Nasri also called for more tailored programmes to meet Jordan’s specific development needs, based on continued dialogue between the two nations.
“We hope that today’s event will be the start of greater networking between Malaysia and Jordan, and a platform for fruitful collaboration in the years ahead,” he concluded.
Amjad Namoura, one of the programme’s participants, expressed his happiness at attending tonight’s event and being part of the MTCP. He noted that the programme provided him with valuable knowledge and expertise in his field of work, adding that “Malaysia is an example of a developed country, which has spread its effect across the world nationally.”