AMMAN — The
Jordan Exporters Association (JEA) adopted the reciprocity policy the government is set to put into effect on
countries that imposed restrictions on Jordanian exports, saying that those
restrictions have contributed to worsening economic conditions.
اضافة اعلان
President of Jordan Exporters Association
Ahmad Khudari told
Jordan News that “some countries have unfortunately imposed
some restrictions on Jordan, despite the fact that Jordan had opened its doors
for them and for their products by all possible means,” adding that “those countries violate the provisions
of trade agreements, and continue to enforce complex measures on our goods”.
Khudari listed restrictions by Egypt and
Syria, saying “we only ask for reciprocity, and that is our inherent right”, adding
that Jordanian goods are distinguished by their high quality, and deserve to be
respected worldwide.
He pointed out that this decision shall
support local goods, and consequently, encourage Jordanian consumers to buy locally
produced items, which would help reinvigorate economic growth.
Khudari expects that the reciprocity
policy would not lead to worsening Jordan’s political relationships with the
concerned countries, pointing out that “these are trade based agreements, and
will not affect political relationships.”
President of the
Jordan Valley Farmers Union Adnan Khaddam also voiced support of the reciprocity decision. He told
Jordan News that “it is an
effective way to increase the value of the locally produced goods to whole
world.”
Earlier the
Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Youssef Al-Shamali stated that Jordan will begin next year to
enforce the reciprocity policy with countries that imposed restrictions on
Jordan; a decision that will affect the industrial sector.
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