Tokyo: His Majesty King Abdullah II on Monday met with representatives of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Japanese companies to discuss enhancing economic and investment cooperation between Jordan and Japan. His Majesty emphasized the importance of reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two nations, especially among companies and private sector institutions, by expanding cooperation in areas such as technical transformation, agriculture, logistics, food processing, textiles, manufacturing, mining, chemical industries, and energy.
According to Jordan News Agency, the King highlighted Jordan's strategic location, trade relations, and burgeoning industrial base as key advantages for Japanese companies considering investment. He pointed out the significant potential in manufacturing and re-export industries, particularly within the private sector. His Majesty also underscored the importance of increasing Japanese company participation in various Jordanian economic sectors, positioning the Kingdom as a gateway for access to regional and global markets.
The King noted the progress Jordan has made in implementing its Economic Modernisation Vision, which aims to foster economic growth and expand investment opportunities in diverse sectors. The attendees of the meeting, including CEOs and representatives of leading Japanese companies in trade and investment, energy, natural resources, minerals and chemicals, artificial intelligence, textiles, and food processing, expressed their eagerness to explore new avenues of cooperation with Jordan, leveraging its strategic location in the Middle East.
In attendance at the meeting were Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan, Jordan's Ambassador to Japan Nasser Shraideh, and Japan's Ambassador to Jordan Asari Hideki.