Ali discusses economic cooperation with Djibouti delegation

AMMAN —  Industry, Trade and Supply Minister Maha Ali on Sunday discussed economic cooperation with Djibouti's minister of economy and finance in charge of industry, a ministry statement said.

During the meeting attended by a Djibouti delegation and Jordanian officials, Ali stressed the importance of joint work to raise the level of economic cooperation, especially with regard to two-way trade.

She also highlighted the importance of benefitting from available opportunities in both countries, especially Jordan's location, considered a gate to the region's markets and Djibouti's location as an entrance to African markets.

Ali urged businesspeople from both countries to benefit from available investment prospects and to explore more the export potentials  and the needs of both markets.

At the end of the meeting, it was agreed to prepare a record of the accords  and memoranda of understanding between the two countries to enhance economic cooperation and take practical steps in the coming period.