Sacramento: His Majesty King Abdullah II visited the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) headquarters in Sacramento, California, where he highlighted investment opportunities in Jordan and the potential for collaboration with major investors from the United States.
According to Jordan News Agency, during a forum hosted by CalPERS to emphasize investment opportunities in Jordan, King Abdullah II discussed Jordan's economic priorities and its progress in political, economic, and administrative modernization. The King emphasized Jordan's efforts to stabilize the region and maintain its economic gains despite ongoing regional challenges.
King Abdullah II pointed out Jordan's strategic advantages for investment, citing its geographical location, strong financial sector, and free trade agreements with global markets. He identified high-value sectors such as renewable energy, gas, minerals, and agriculture as promising areas for investment. Furthermore, he highlighted Jordan's skilled workforce and the country's initiatives in education, vocational training, and upskilling, particularly in fields like engineering, industry, energy, ICT, and healthcare.
The forum featured three sessions discussing Jordan's economic and investment strategies and showcasing experiences from various investors. Attendees included US investment specialists and representatives from Jordanian companies. CalPERS, as the largest public pension fund in the United States, manages over $500 billion in assets domestically and internationally.
Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, Jordan's Ambassador to the United States Dina Kawar, and several officials were present at the session.