Paris: Senate President Faisal Fayez met with Thierry Dhieu, CEO of French infrastructure investment company Meridiam, to discuss the implementation of Jordan's National Carrier project and investment opportunities in the Kingdom.
According to Jordan News Agency, the meeting took place on the sidelines of Fayez's visit to France at the invitation of French Senate President G©rard Larcher. It was attended by Jordan's Ambassador to France Lina Hadid and Vice-President of the French-Jordanian Parliamentary Friendship Committee in the French Senate, Etienne Bleu.
Fayez and his delegation were briefed by Dhieu on Meridiam's role in the National Carrier project, which the company will implement through a consortium of international firms. Dhieu outlined the consortium's financial capacity and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the project in line with international technical standards.
Dhieu also highlighted Meridiam's interest in expanding investments in Jordan, describing the Kingdom as a stable country with promising investment opportunities and an attractive business environment.
Fayez emphasized the strength of Jordanian-French relations across political, economic, and parliamentary spheres, stressing the commitment of both countries to strengthening their partnership. He praised the role of parliamentary friendship committees in deepening cooperation.
He expressed appreciation for Meridiam's commitment to the National Carrier project, describing it as a strategic solution to Jordan's water scarcity challenge and a promising investment with strong returns. The Senate president discussed investment opportunities in Jordan in renewable energy, railway development, public transport, and infrastructure.
Fayez stated that the Kingdom offers a secure investment climate, supported by legislation that provides incentives for investors, affirming Jordan's readiness to support French investment projects. He called on Meridiam and French companies to capitalize on investment opportunities across Jordan's key economic sectors.
He also commended the contributions of French companies, financial institutions, and the French Development Agency in supporting Jordan's development priorities in water, infrastructure, energy, and economic modernization.
Bleu reaffirmed the depth of relations between Jordan and France and called for expanding cooperation in various fields. He stated that France is committed to supporting Jordan as it addresses challenges arising from regional crises and ongoing developments.