AMMAN — The closure of the Iraqi and Syrian borders with Jordan have resulted in reducing local imports to these “key markets”, Minister of Industry, Trade Minister Maha Ali said on Monday.

At a meeting with British Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Sajid Javid, Ali also referred to the Syrian refugee crisis and its impact on the local economy, the state budget and infrastructure, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

She also highlighted the importance of increasing economic cooperation with the UK through boosting bilateral commerce and establishing investments in Jordan, which offers opportunities in many sectors. Javid expressed his admiration of Jordan’s achievements despite the surrounding conditions and their repercussions on its economy, Petra reported.