Jordanian Ministerial Delegation Discusses Expanding Partnerships at the Jordanian-European Investment Conference in Munich
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A Jordanian ministerial delegation concluded a working visit in Munich, Germany, on Friday, during which they discussed expanding investment partnerships and enhancing German participation in the Jordanian-European Investment Conference scheduled to be held in the Dead Sea on November 19th.
The delegation included the Minister of Transport and Labor, Nidal Al-Qatamin, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, and the Minister of Investment, Tariq Abu Ghazaleh, alongside the Jordanian Ambassador to Germany, Fayez Khoury, and the Chairman of the Board of the Jordan Industrial Estates Company, Obeid Yassin, with the participation of representatives from the Jordanian private sector.
The meetings focused on exploring investment and partnership opportunities with German companies, linking their expansion plans with projects and opportunities available in Jordan, particularly in the transport, energy, industry, technology, and logistics sectors.
The delegation participated in the Munich Business and Technology Forum, attended by the Deputy Prime Minister of Bavaria and Minister of Economy, Hubert Aiwanger, and several representatives of German companies and economic and technological institutions, where they presented the competitive advantages and investment opportunities in Jordan.
They also participated in a Jordanian-German roundtable on investment at the Ministry of Economy in Bavaria, discussing opportunities for developing joint projects in various sectors, in addition to visiting the Siemens headquarters in Munich to discuss cooperation in smart infrastructure, energy, transport, industrial digitization, and knowledge and technology transfer.
Transport and Labor Minister Nidal Al-Qatamin said that Jordan has plans to develop the transport sector and connect commercial, economic, and industrial facilities with an integrated transport network, highlighting the importance of cooperation with German companies in infrastructure and the use of smart solutions.
For his part, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Saleh Al-Kharabsheh reviewed investment opportunities in the energy sector and the Kingdom's priorities for transformation in this sector, stressing the importance of long-term partnerships to enhance supply security, improve efficiency, and diversify energy sources.
Investment Minister Tariq Abu Ghazaleh said that Jordan provides a stable investment environment and a base for German companies to expand in the region, pointing to efforts to align investment opportunities with investors' interests and facilitate their access to information, partners, and the necessary procedures for project implementation.
He added that Jordan's location, its network of trade agreements, and its qualified human element enhance the opportunities for expansion from the Kingdom to regional and global markets.
The delegation invited German companies and institutions to participate in the Jordanian-European Investment Conference and explore the opportunities presented during the meetings that bring investors together with project owners, government and financial entities.
