His Majesty King Abdullah II met on Monday in Tokyo with representatives of Japanese companies and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry to discuss ways to strengthen economic and investment cooperation between Jordan and Japan.
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His Majesty stressed the importance of building on the strategic partnership between the two countries and expanding cooperation in areas such as technological transformation, agriculture, logistics, food processing, garment manufacturing, industrial production, mining, chemical industries, and energy — particularly through collaboration between private-sector institutions and companies.
Highlighting Jordan’s investment advantages, the King noted that the Kingdom represents a prime destination for Japanese companies due to its strategic location, trade relations, and growing industrial base. He emphasized the significant potential in manufacturing and re-export industries, particularly within the private sector.
His Majesty also underscored the importance of increasing Japanese company participation across Jordan’s various economic sectors, pointing out that Jordan could serve as a gateway for these companies to reach regional and global markets.
King Abdullah reaffirmed that Jordan continues to move forward with the Economic Modernization Vision, which aims to stimulate economic growth and expand investment opportunities across different sectors.
Representatives of the Japanese companies and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry expressed their keenness to open new avenues of cooperation with Jordan and to benefit from the Kingdom’s strategic position in the Middle East.
The meeting was attended by CEOs and representatives of leading Japanese firms operating in the fields of trade, investment, energy, natural resources, minerals, chemicals, artificial intelligence, textiles, and food industries.
Also present at the meeting were Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Director of His Majesty’s Office Alaa Al-Batayinah, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan, Jordan’s Ambassador to Japan Nasser Shraideh, and Japan’s Ambassador to Jordan Asari Hideki.
