Amman: President of the Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA) Ayman Alawneh met with Malaysia's Ambassador Mohamad Abdul Rahman to discuss ways to strengthen economic, investment, and trade cooperation between Jordan and Malaysia. In a statement issued Thursday, Alawneh underscored the importance of expanding economic cooperation frameworks between the two countries, describing this as a strategic step to reinforce bilateral investment and trade partnerships.
According to Jordan News Agency, Alawneh highlighted the complementary economic strengths of Jordan and Malaysia, particularly in industry, information technology, renewable energy, medical tourism, and logistics services. He emphasized the importance of establishing a joint Jordanian-Malaysian business council to help remove obstacles facing investors and create an enabling environment for long-term partnerships. This includes proposals such as opening a direct line between Amman and Kuala Lumpur and strengthening networking between business communities in both countries.
Alawneh also stressed the need for coordination and joint action to maximize the benefits of bilateral agreements, increase trade volumes, and promote mutual tourism in ways that support the national economy and serve business interests in both countries.
For his part, Abdul Rahman welcomed efforts to establish a joint Jordanian-Malaysian business council, stating that the initiative is an important step to advance economic, investment, and trade cooperation. He noted that it would open new avenues for business leaders to capitalize on opportunities in both markets.
Abdul Rahman also highlighted the importance of enhancing cultural cooperation and encouraging tourism, noting the role of educational exchange in strengthening bilateral relations. He mentioned that around 1,600 Jordanian students are studying in Malaysia, while about 2,000 Malaysian students are studying in Jordan, reflecting growing cultural and academic engagement and reinforcing mutual understanding.