Shamali discusses economic cooperation with Romania, US officials

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yousef Shamali on Saturday, during separate meetings with Romanian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Adrian Chesnoiu and Foreign Service Officer of the US Department of Agriculture Elizabeth Mello, went over issues related to cooperation in economic and food security fields.

The Jordanian and Romanian sides discussed means to enhance cooperation in the fields of food security, increasing bilateral trade and stimulating the Jordanian and Romanian private sectors to launch investment partnerships that serve the two countries’ interests, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Shamali noted that Romania is one of the key markets from which Jordan imports many strategic commodities, including wheat, barley, meat and livestock, stressing the importance of boosting economic cooperation between the countries and maximising the benefit from the available opportunities.

The Romanian minister stressed his country’s interest in enhancing economic relations with Jordan, especially in the areas of food security, trade, investment and the exchange of expertise.

In the meeting with Mello, Shamali commended continued US support of Jordan, which, he said, has helped boost the national economy in the face of challenges.

He said that the US is one of Jordan’s most important economic and trade partners, noting that relations were further enhanced thanks to the free trade agreement signed between the countries.