Amman: Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) and an economic delegation from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on Tuesday discussed ways to organize reciprocal visits for businesspeople and investors to explore investment opportunities and build sustainable partnerships. The talks, held at the JCI's headquarters, brought together JCI Chairman Fathi Jaghbir and a delegation led by President of Kurdistan Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry Gaylan Haji Saeed.
According to Jordan News Agency, Jaghbir stated that Iraq is an "important economic partner" for Jordan, referencing the ties between the two countries' leaderships. He highlighted Jordan's investment environment and location as qualifying factors for serving as a "regional hub" for industry, trade, and services. He also affirmed the chamber's commitment to expanding cooperation with the Kurdistan Region's private sector and strengthening direct communication between businesspeople and industrialists.
Saeed expressed the Kurdistan Region's interest in strengthening economic cooperation with Jordan and benefitting from Jordanian expertise across several sectors. He mentioned that the region offers investment opportunities and seeks to develop its economic ties with the Kingdom. The discussions aimed to enhance economic, trade, and investment cooperation, increase trade exchange, promote joint investments, and open new prospects for private sector cooperation.