Baku:Ayman Alawneh, President of the Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA), held discussions with Sultan Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Jordan, focusing on enhancing economic and investment relations between the two nations.
According to Jordan News Agency, the talks explored investment opportunities in key sectors such as energy, mining, industry, and tourism. Both parties also considered prospects for joint ventures involving private sector businesses from Jordan and the UAE.
Alawneh emphasized the significance of existing UAE investments in Jordan, highlighting projects like the Aqaba Port railway and initiatives supported by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development in education, energy, and water sectors. He underscored the importance of expanding Emirati investments in emerging economic sectors to support sustainable development and job creation.
Al Shamsi reiterated the UAE's dedication to strengthening economic ties with Jordan, advocating for increased cooperation between private sector institutions and the identification of new business opportunities. He also urged for closer coordination between authorities and business organizations to initiate joint ventures and boost bilateral trade in priority sectors.