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AMMAN — Chairman of the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI), Fathi Jaghbir, on Monday called for strengthening economic relations with Pakistan as a “promising” market for Jordanian industrial exports.
During a meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to Jordan, Khurram Sarfraz Khan, Jaghbir said Jordan offers an "attractive" investment environment, citing its strategic geographic location and its role as a gateway to Iraq, Syria and the Gulf markets.
In an ACI statement, said Jaghbir highlighted Jordan’s network of free trade agreements, which provide Jordanian products with access to a wide range of international markets.
He welcomed a proposal to organise a visit by a Jordanian economic delegation to Pakistan to explore opportunities for cooperation and partnership.
Jaghbir said Pakistan produces a wide range of goods, particularly agricultural products that serve as key inputs for Jordan’s food manufacturing sector.
He also called for the launch of a direct air route between Jordan and Pakistan to facilitate trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges.
Trade data cited during the meeting showed that Jordan’s exports to Pakistan totalled $19 million last year, while imports from Pakistan stood at $53 million.
For his part, Khan called for expanding partnerships between the private sectors of both countries and increasing trade and investment flows.
He also urged enhanced communication, the exchange of business delegations, and the organisation of specialised economic forums and business meetings to identify investment opportunities and build sustainable partnerships serving the interests of both countries.
