Amman: President of Jordan and Amman Chambers of Commerce Khalil ElHaj Tawfiq met Monday with secretary-general of Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC) Qaisar Hijazin to discuss prospects of expanding economic and trade cooperation between Jordan, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The meeting, held at the Amman Chamber of Commerce, focused on linking business communities in the three countries and building private-sector partnerships.
According to Jordan News Agency, Tawfiq invited Belgian and Luxembourg investors, companies, and financial institutions to take part in a Jordan-EU Investment Conference on Nov. 19 at the Dead Sea under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II with the participation of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. He mentioned that the conference is an opportunity to showcase investment prospects in Jordan's priority sectors, deepen economic ties with the European Union, and help expand the presence of Jordanian products and services in European markets.
The two sides agreed that the Jordan Chamber of Commerce will host a Belgian business delegation attending the conference, arranging direct meetings and bilateral sessions between Jordanian and Belgian companies based on shared sectors of interest. Tawfiq highlighted the value of the ABLCC's network and its Brussels base, along with the Euro-Arab Market Access Platform, which aids Jordanian firms in navigating European regulations and expanding their exports to EU markets.
Tawfiq, who sits on the board of the ABLCC representing the Arab side as Jordan Chamber of Commerce president, emphasized the institutional foundation for joint programs between the business communities. Hijazin confirmed arrangements for a Belgian business delegation to join the conference, stating that the visit would help identify investment opportunities in Jordan and establish direct partnerships with the Jordanian private sector.
Hijazin noted that the Euro-Arab Market Access Platform, launched by the chamber, supports Arab companies, including Jordanian firms, in entering EU markets by providing guidance on European legislation and regulatory requirements. He described it as a practical tool for boosting export readiness, particularly among small and medium enterprises, while identifying obstacles to market access.
Hijazin also pointed to growing economic opportunities in Syria and Lebanon, stating that reconstruction efforts there would open broad prospects for trade and investment. He mentioned Jordan's geographic location, stability, infrastructure, and sectoral expertise as factors positioning it as a regional hub for European companies seeking access to reconstruction projects and regional markets.
The ABLCC, founded in 1978 and based in Brussels, has spent more than 45 years fostering economic, trade, and investment ties between Arab countries, Belgium, and Luxembourg. It links business communities and facilitates communication between companies while providing information and services related to markets and trade and investment opportunities.