Aqaba:The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and the European Union engaged in discussions to enhance economic and investment cooperation, advance joint development projects, and explore investment opportunities in key sectors within Aqaba.
According to Jordan News Agency, the discussions were held during a meeting between ASEZA Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Investment Mohammad Abu Omar and EU Ambassador to Jordan Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas.
During the meeting, Abu Omar highlighted the EU as a strategic partner in supporting economic development and investment. He reiterated ASEZA's commitment to expanding cooperation and building on existing achievements to solidify Aqaba's status as a regional investment destination. He mentioned that ASEZA is implementing significant development projects aimed at upgrading infrastructure, enhancing economic competitiveness, attracting high-value investments, and creating job opportunities.
Furthermore, Abu Omar stressed the importance of continued coordination with EU institutions to oversee joint projects and identify future areas of cooperation, leveraging European expertise and resources to support ASEZA's development initiatives. Chatzisavas echoed the EU's interest in strengthening its partnership with ASEZA, commending the authority's efforts to attract investment and improve Aqaba's business environment. He emphasized the importance of ongoing coordination on existing projects and the identification of new opportunities for cooperation.
The ambassador expressed an interest in learning more about Aqaba's major development projects and investment opportunities, as well as exploring potential EU support for initiatives promoting sustainable development and delivering tangible economic benefits. The meeting also reviewed ASEZA's current projects and initiatives and discussed mechanisms to expand cooperation in mutual interest areas, supporting Aqaba's development plans, and reinforcing its position as a regional hub for investment, business, logistics, and tourism.