TEHRAN The presidential advisor and Head of the Center for Women's Participation, Zahra Shojaei, met with Jordanian Minister of Education Khalid Touqan in Amman on Wednesday.

Elaborating on the achievements of Iranian women in various social fields, Shojaei expressed the determination of the Islamic Republic to uproot illiteracy in the country.

The presidential advisor also said that the common religious and cultural background of the two countries provides an appropriate ground for a sharing of experiences.

For his part, the Jordanian education minister said that although his country is a recipient of Western aid, it nonetheless does its best to prevent Westernization of its school children, female students in particular, and instead, encourages them to adopt Islamic and Arab cultures.

The presidential advisor, who is heading a woman delegation for an official visit, arrived in Amman on Monday.

On Tuesday she conferred with President of the National Union of Jordanian Women Princess Basmah Bint Talal.

The two sides exchanged views on issues related to involvement of Iranian and Jordanian women in social affairs as mandated by Islamic laws and values adhered to in their respective countries.

The presidential advisor is visiting Jordan at the invitation of Princess Basmah. While in Jordan she will confer with Jordanian officials on affairs related to women and children and learn more about the activities of Jordan's nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).