Amman: His Majesty King Abdullah II attended the opening session of the Jordan-United Kingdom Business Forum in London, marking a significant event attended by business leaders and representatives from numerous sectors of both countries.
According to Jordan News Agency, the forum gathered over 40 Jordanian and 60 British companies, aiming to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation across commercial, industrial, and service sectors. The event highlighted Jordan's investment opportunities and advantages to boost trade volume and establish long-term strategic partnerships between Jordanian and British companies. Addressing the session, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Yarub Qudah emphasized Jordan's reliability as an investment destination, citing the Kingdom's stable fiscal policies and diverse free trade agreements as key components of its economic resilience.
Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh showcased the robust economic indicators of Jordan and the favorable business environment, mentioning the investment incentives in development and industrial zones, where cumulative investments have reached 9.1 billion dollars. He also pointed out investment opportunities in sectors such as infrastructure, sustainable energy, food processing, and information technology.
Fathi Jaghbir, President of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, stressed the importance of upgrading Jordan-UK economic relations to a comprehensive economic partnership. This would help develop strategic relations, add value, and enhance the competitiveness of priority sectors in both countries.
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Michael Mainelli acknowledged the competitiveness of Jordanian industries, noting that the forum provides a crucial platform for private sector representatives from the UK and Jordan to pursue new trade collaborations and build partnerships.
Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Stephen Doughty reiterated the commitment of both governments to remove barriers for private-sector companies, emphasizing the importance of strengthening UK-Jordan cooperation.
The session was attended by Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, Jordan's Ambassador to the UK Manar Dabbas, and representatives from various sectors of the Jordanian and British business communities.