Aqaba: The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and Jordan's Honorary Consulate in Russia's Yekaterinburg explored ways to strengthen economic and investment cooperation and promote Aqaba's investment opportunities to attract more Russian investment.
According to Jordan News Agency, the discussions took place during a meeting between the ASEZA Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Investment, Mohammad Abu Omar, and Jordan's Honorary Consul in Yekaterinburg, Alexander Toropov. Abu Omar emphasized that the ASEZA provides an appealing investment environment characterized by competitive incentives, flexible legislation, advanced infrastructure, and Aqaba's strategic location, enhancing its role as a regional hub for trade, logistics, and investment.
He outlined the investment opportunities available in the tourism, logistics, industrial, energy, and services sectors, noting that Aqaba offers competitive advantages and promising prospects for strategic partnerships, particularly with Russian investors.
Toropov expressed the honorary consulate's dedication to strengthening economic cooperation between Jordan and Russia and supporting initiatives to promote Russian investment in Aqaba, aiming to build mutually beneficial economic partnerships.