AMMAN — President of the Jordanian Businessmen Association
(JBA), Hamdi Tabbaa, dicussed with a delegation of Jordanian Australian businessmen
prospects to explore investment cooperation and expand trade relations between
the private sectors of the two countries.
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The meeting took place on Saturday and discussed ways to
attract more foreign investments, particularly from Australia, to Jordan,
according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
In a press statement, the JBA stated that economic relations
with Australia have experienced significant development in recent years.
Tabbaa highlighted that the private sectors of both countries
can further prosper by forging closer investment cooperation and expanding
trade relations. He called for the removal of barriers to cooperation and the
launch of joint ventures in promising sectors.
Investment opportunitiesTabbaa outlined the key investment opportunities in mega
projects and the need to promote ventures.
He emphasized the strong bilateral relations between the two
countries, especially in the tourism and healthcare sectors.
Tabbaa also encouraged Australian businessmen to visit Jordan
and witness the productivity and service projects in the industrial estates and
development areas. He further highlighted the possibility for businessmen and
investors to benefit from the Australian Investment Environment Law of 2022 and
the advantages and incentives it offers.
Australian expertiseShawkat Maslamani, the head of the Australian team, expressed
his hope that the visit would consolidate Australia's relations with Jordan and
the Middle East. He also emphasized the provision of aid in various fields,
including education and health and the transfer of knowledge in various
industries.
Maslamani specifically mentioned Australia's expertise in
weaving and vocational education and its potential transfer to Jordan.
The trade volume between Jordan and Australia in 2021 was
approximately $99.2 million, with $31 million in exports, including
fertilizers, knitting products, and food commodities such as coffee, tea, and
spices. Imports accounted for about $68.2 million, mainly in meat,
pharmaceuticals, and vegetables.
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