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Jordan on Investment Map: High-Level Meetings to Expand Strategic Partnerships and Attract Investment

Ministerial delegation meets Italian economic leaders to strengthen cooperation and position Jordan as a trusted regional investment destination

As part of an active economic and diplomatic outreach reflecting the Kingdom’s efforts to expand its investment presence across European Union countries, a ministerial delegation began a working visit to Rome, with the participation of Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan, Minister of Investment Dr. Tareq Abu Ghazaleh, and Jordan’s Ambassador to Italy Qais Abu Dayyeh.

The visit comes within the framework of ongoing government efforts to position Jordan’s business environment as a reliable investment destination in the region and to promote the Kingdom’s investment opportunities, contributing to the attraction of high-quality investments that support economic growth and create new opportunities for cooperation in priority sectors, ahead of the Jordan–European Investment Conference scheduled for April.

The visit program included a series of key meetings with Italian government officials, economic leaders, and representatives of major companies and commercial and economic institutions.

During the visit, the delegation participated in a high-level economic event held at the headquarters of the Italian Trade Agency, with the participation of Italy’s Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi and President of the Italian Trade Agency Matteo Zoppas, where opportunities for economic and investment cooperation between Jordan and Italy were discussed.

The delegation also held several expanded meetings and bilateral discussions with prominent companies, economic institutions, and business leaders, aimed at strengthening direct engagement between the business communities of both countries, building strategic partnerships, and attracting high-quality and sustainable investments that support Jordan’s economic growth trajectory.

Minister Zeina Toukan stated that the visit reflects the depth and strength of Jordanian–Italian relations, affirming the Kingdom’s commitment to enhancing them in a way that supports economic development efforts and expands investment opportunities in vital sectors. She also highlighted the importance of advancing partnerships in line with modern economic best practices to achieve the shared interests of the two friendly countries.

For his part, Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh outlined the key measures taken by the Jordanian government to improve the business environment and streamline administrative procedures, contributing to a more attractive investment climate, saving investors time and effort, and enabling them to benefit from incentives and facilitation measures that enhance Jordan’s competitiveness as an investment destination. He also stressed the importance of expanding cooperation between the private sectors and business communities in both countries.

In the same context, the Minister of Investment conducted interviews and media engagements with several Italian outlets, highlighting investment opportunities in Jordan and the advantages of the Kingdom’s business and investment environment, which reinforce its attractiveness as a safe investment destination in the region.

Meanwhile, Jordan’s Ambassador to Italy Qais Abu Dayyeh emphasized the importance of the visit in strengthening bilateral economic relations, noting that it reflects the robustness of the Jordanian–Italian partnership and the mutual commitment to expanding investment cooperation within the framework of the strategic relationship with Italy and the European Union, particularly as the Jordan–European Investment Conference approaches on April 21.

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