Investment, customs chiefs discuss cooperation

AMMAN — Jordan Investment Commission (JIC) President Montasser Oklah on Tuesday discussed with Jordan Customs Department (JCD) Director General Wadah Hmoud means for joint cooperation to facilitate customs operations and simplify measures to support investment, a JIC statement said Wednesday.

Oklah said some hindrances facing the JIC and the JCD must be removed through introducing necessary measures, stressing the importance of delegating more authority to the work of the commissioner general of customs at JIC's investment window, in order to serve investors and facilitate the window's work.

Oklah said that under the 2014 Investment Law, the investment window was established with the aim of offering registration, licensing, agreements, certificates and other services at one place to facilitate procedures for investors. Hmoud underlined the importance of investment and stressed the need of removing obstacles and facilitating customs measures.