Amman:Jordan and Armenia are exploring avenues to enhance economic connections and increase bilateral trade and investment, particularly in agriculture, food industries, the meat sector, and construction.
According to Jordan News Agency, Wael Shuqairat, Chairman of the Management Committee of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC), engaged in discussions with Ara Mkrtchyan, Armenia's Honorary Consul to Jordan, to explore prospects for deepening cooperation. They focused on developing commercial partnerships and fostering greater business engagement between the two nations.
Shuqairat emphasized Jordan's openness to trade and investment, noting its strategic location and network of free trade agreements, which could provide Armenian companies access to regional and international markets. He also highlighted investment opportunities in major development projects across Jordan.
Shuqairat underscored the importance of exchanging trade delegations and strengthening communication between the chambers of commerce in both countries. He affirmed that the Jordan Chamber of Commerce is prepared to provide the Armenian side with information on Jordanian companies operating in the meat and food sectors to facilitate business connections and identify potential partners.
Shuqairat also urged the Armenian side to share information about trade and investment opportunities in Armenia, enabling the chamber to disseminate them among Jordanian businesses and help foster new partnerships and increase bilateral trade.
Ara Mkrtchyan reiterated Armenia's interest in expanding economic and trade cooperation with Jordan. He pointed out Armenia's expertise and capabilities in agriculture, food industries, the meat sector, and construction, noting the potential to broaden commercial exchanges between the two countries.