Jordan business delegation concludes Cyprus visit

AMMAN — A Jordanian delegation to the Jordanian-Cypriot business forum has concluded its visit to Cyprus, where the two countries discussed ways to develop economic ties. 

The three-day forum was organised by the Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB), according to a Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) statement.

The Jordanian delegation, headed by President of the JCC Senator Nael Kabariti, met with OEB Chairman Georgios Petrou, Cyprus Parliament Speaker Demetris Syllouris and the general secretary of the Cyprus Foreign Affairs Ministry, who stressed the two countries’ “deep” economic ties.  

Besides discussing a number of economic issues, Kabariti said the visit was intended to explore future opportunities for entering Arab markets, especially Iraq and Syria, highlighting the importance of increasing exchange, specifically in the fields of digital and technical economy.

The Jordanian Ambassador to Cyprus Mohammed Fayez said that the two countries enjoy diplomatic ties capable of enhancing trade exchange, stressing that the latest meetings would increase trade and tourism movement in the two countries. Fayez also highlighted the investment opportunities available in the Kingdom for Cypriot investors and industrialists.