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AMMAN — Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh, met with Indonesian Investment Minister and CEO of the Indonesian Sovereign Wealth Fund (Danantara) Rosan Roeslani, along with his accompanying delegation, to discuss ways for cooperation and development of partnerships in investment management.
During the meetings, the two sides discussed various issues in the investment sector and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Jordanian Investment Fund and the Indonesian Sovereign Wealth Fund, aimed at promoting joint cooperation and enhancing investment partnerships, according to a ministry statement.
Abu Ghazaleh noted that the meetings come as part of follow-up efforts to implement the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah, particularly following the King’s recent Asian tour, which included Indonesia.
His Majesty had called for drawing on the experience of the Indonesian Danatara, and developing cooperation mechanisms with the fund to open new investment opportunities, boost growth, create job opportunities, serve mutual interests and add value for both the Jordanian and Indonesian economies.
Abu Ghazaleh noted that this cooperation supports government initiatives to create a favourable environment for major projects, boosting the economy and offering broad development opportunities across the Kingdom’s governorates and various sectors.
He presented Jordan’s key projects and investment opportunities, along with its "competitive" advantages and "attractive" economic incentives.
Abu Ghazaleh stressed the Kingdom’s skilled workforce, natural resources, strategic location, and international economic partnerships, all supported by a "secure" business environment and "stable" economic and political conditions.
The meetings included extensive discussions attended by Minister of Public Works and Housing, Maher Abu Samen, Minister of Transport Nidal Qatamin, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat.
It also involved a number of senior officials, specialists and executive directors to explore investment opportunities in key sectors, including infrastructure, transport, energy, technology, urban development and investment management.
Roeslani said the meetings underscores the strength of ties between the two countries and paves the way for a new phase of partnership, focusing on the exchange of expertise and broader cooperation across the Kingdom’s promising sectors.
He added that signing the cooperation agreement is a tangible step in turning the strong strategic relations between the two countries’ leaderships into investment partnerships and projects that benefit both nations.
Roeslani stressed Indonesia’s commitment to seizing practical opportunities for cooperation and enhancing the investment presence of its sovereign fund in Jordan through partnerships that deliver mutual benefits.
