AMMAN — The trade exchanges between Jordan and Saudi Arabia
reached an impressive JD 3.73 billion in 2022, with Jordanian exports
contributing JD840 million, according to Khalil Al-Hajj Tawfiq, president of
the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC).
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Speaking at a meeting with Hassan Al-Huwaizi, chairman of
the Saudi Federation of Chambers of Commerce, on the sidelines of the 10th
Arab-Chinese Businessmen Conference, Hajj Tawfiq expressed his hope for an
economic relationship that serves as a model aligning with the aspirations of
both nations, as reported by the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
Twinning program
Hajj Tawfiq emphasized the need for a twinning program
between the JCC and the Saudi Federation of Chambers of Commerce.
He stressed the importance of transforming the
Jordanian-Saudi relationship into genuine partnerships based on mutual
benefits.
"Providing employment opportunities for the youth is
not only a national obligation but also a professional duty," said Hajj
Tawfiq, underscoring the significance of new projects and exploring fresh
investment opportunities.
New phase in bilateral relations
In a statement released by the JCC on Tuesday, Hajj Tawfiq
highlighted the importance of moving towards a new phase in bilateral relations
between Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
He emphasized the promising prospects for expanding trade
and investment cooperation and the need for synergy between their economic
visions to serve common interests.
This includes increasing bilateral trade, fostering
collaboration between the private sectors of both countries, and advocating for
new partnerships and expanded areas of cooperation.
Hajj Tawfiq also emphasized the significance of agreeing on
investments that contribute positively to sustainable development.
In response, Huwaizi reiterated the commitment of the Saudi
private sector to achieving common interests and enhancing bilateral economic
and trade cooperation. He stressed the importance of intensifying business
visits between entrepreneurs and addressing any obstacles that impede the
growth of trade exchanges.
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