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British Ambassador, Peter Millett hosted a GREAT Garden Party on Wednesday 18 June at his Residence. The party showcased the UK鈥檚 GREAT campaign, which is a campaign aimed at highlighting everything that is GREAT about GREAT Britain and in particular, the UK鈥檚 vibrant creative and education sectors. Oscar winning British film producer, Gareth Unwin, who produced the award winning 鈥淭he King鈥檚 Speech鈥�, spoke at the party about the strength of the UK鈥檚 creative sector. The event also highlighted the vital work that the Embassy and British Council does in Jordan.

Ambassador Millett said: 鈥渢he aim of the party was to show what is 鈥淕REAT鈥� about Britain and to shout about our dynamic creative and education sectors, not to mention the vital role that the Embassy and British Council plays here in Jordan. We provide support and assistance to Jordan in so many different ways ; from business support and partnerships through the UK Trade and Investment team, to humanitarian support through UK Aid to help communities hosting Syrian refugees and of course our important Defence and Cultural relationships through our Defence and British Council teams. We have a GREAT partnership with Jordan and we are keen to celebrate it鈥�.

Notes to Editors

• Key DFID figures to quote:
• The UK has provided around 拢150 million of assistance to Jordan since the Syria crisis started more than 3 years ago.
• 拢120 million (拢77 million in 2013/14 alone) has supported humanitarian activities and provide essential services to vulnerable people
• The UK is also providing 拢12 million over two years to help 9 municipalities in Northern Jordan most affected by the influx of refugees. This is enabling them to provide better services for their fragile and expanding communities.