Awwal 23, 1432 / April 27, 2011, SPA -- The Saudi-Jordanian Engineering Forum started here today with the aim of discussing means of boosting cooperation, coordination as well as the exchange of expertise between the Jordan Engineers Association and the Saudi Council of Engineers. Jordanian Minister of Public Works and Housing Yahia Kasabi stressed the importance of the role of Jordanian diplomatic missions in cooperating with Arab brethren to achieve more partnerships in the fields of engineering and investment. Kasabi said the Jordanian government will support cooperation with the Saudi side to create genuine partnerships that would reflect positively on the economic and investment sectors in both countries. Board Chairman of the Saudi Council of Engineers Abdullah Buqshan stressed the importance of the engineering profession in achieving progress and prosperity for nations through various engineering plans and programs.