As part of active economic and diplomatic efforts, a Jordanian ministerial delegation continued a series of high-level meetings in Paris with international economic and development institutions and major corporations, in preparation for the upcoming Jordan–European Investment Conference scheduled for April.
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The delegation included Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat, Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh, Chairman of the Social Security Investment Fund Omar Malhas, and Jordan’s Ambassador to France Lina Haddad.
The meetings focused on showcasing high-value investment opportunities in Jordan and exploring prospects for economic cooperation and long-term partnerships. This diplomatic and economic outreach comes amid growing indicators of noticeable investment growth in the Kingdom in recent months.
Discussions were held with senior officials from the French Development Agency (AFD), the Monaco Economic Board, global infrastructure and utilities company SUEZ, the French International Employers Association, infrastructure investment firm Meridiam, and Expertise France (the French international technical cooperation agency), in addition to representatives of French and international investment institutions.
During the meetings, the ministers emphasized the importance of expanding investment partnerships in Jordan as a secure and attractive gateway for investment in the region, highlighting the Kingdom’s competitive advantages and its stable, investor-friendly environment.
They also underscored the government’s ongoing economic and legislative reforms aimed at enhancing business competitiveness and creating a more attractive investment climate.
Minister Sami Smeirat noted that Jordan is moving rapidly toward establishing an advanced digital economy built on modern technological infrastructure and qualified human capital, strengthening its position as a promising regional hub for global companies seeking expansion and sustainable growth opportunities.
Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh highlighted the comprehensive package of investment opportunities available in strategic sectors, alongside continuous legislative and economic reforms that boost competitiveness and investor confidence, attracting high-value investments.
For his part, Omar Malhas stated that the Social Security Investment Fund continues to build long-term investment partnerships in line with global best practices, generating stable returns that support development and strengthen confidence in the national economy.
Ambassador Lina Haddad affirmed that these meetings reflect the strength of Jordanian-French relations and open new horizons for economic cooperation, noting that the Jordan–European Investment Conference will serve as an important platform to expand investment partnerships.
This visit forms part of ongoing government efforts to strengthen Jordan’s investment presence in European markets, paving the way for tangible projects and partnerships to be announced during the Jordan–European Investment Conference set to take place in the Kingdom on April 11.
