Amman, Feb. 22 (Petra) — Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan on Sunday chaired a meeting of the Investment Council as part of ongoing efforts to follow up on the implementation of programs aimed at improving the investment environment, in line with the objectives of the Economic Modernization Vision.
During the meeting, Minister of Investment Dr. Tareq Abu Ghazaleh presented key steps taken to stimulate domestic and foreign investment, strengthen public-private sector partnerships, and enhance the competitiveness of the national economy. He also outlined efforts to improve Jordan’s ranking in international indices related to the business and investment climate.
The Council reviewed progress in improving the investor journey and developing legislation governing the investment environment, including a draft amendment to the Investment Environment Regulation System. The proposed amendments aim to simplify procedures, accelerate transaction processing, and enhance the incentives framework in accordance with best international standards.
The meeting also discussed the importance of accelerating digital transformation in investment services and continuing to update the investment opportunities map to improve communication, facilitate access to data, and raise investment readiness.
Discussions further covered preparations for the upcoming Jordan–EU Investment Conference scheduled for April, which is expected to serve as a strategic platform to strengthen partnership with the European Union and attract high-quality investments.