Oqlah assures Japanese investors of Jordan's advantages, gov’t support

AMMAN — Jordan Investment Commission  President Montaser Oqlah on Sunday underlined the commission's commitment to provide all means of support and benefits to Japanese investors. At a meeting with Jordanian and Japanese businesspeople, he highlighted strides made in the recent years in terms of developing legislation governing investment. Oqlah called for benefitting from agreements signed between the two countries, particularly in the areas of economy, trade and investment. He also urged Japanese investors to explore new economic cooperation opportunities between the Kingdom and Japan, citing advantages offered by the Qualified Industrial Zones and the Jordanian market, such as the skilled manpower and the geographical location of the Kingdom as a gate to the Middle East. Oqlah noted that the free trade agreements Jordan is signatory to makes it an investment "incubator". Jordanian businesspeople highlighted investment opportunities in energy, ICT, tourism and pharmaceuticals industry. For their part, the Japanese delegates expressed their interest in investing in Jordan, deeming the current visit of Japan's premier as an opportunity to develop economic cooperation ties.