AMMAN — His Majesty King
Abdullah on Tuesday was briefed on the government’s program to implement the
Economic Modernization Vision in mining and energy, according to a Royal Court
statement.
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During a meeting held
at Al Husseiniya Palace and attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, King Abdullah
stressed the importance of devising a strategy to develop new potash and
phosphate value-added products rather than only raw material.
His Majesty called for
expediting the revision of regulations governing mining, in line with
international best practices, to attract top companies in the field.
The King said
expanding the mining sector would contribute to creating more jobs in the
future, calling for promoting investment in this field.
His Majesty also
highlighted the importance of supporting small- and medium-sized enterprises
through solar power as a cost-effective option, in addition to moving forward
with green hydrogen projects as opportunities for self-sufficiency and exports.
Prime Minister Bisher
Al-Khasawneh gave a briefing on the government’s priorities in mining and
energy, highlighting the important role of these sectors in supporting the
national economy and boosting the gross domestic product.
He added that mining
is a vital sector in the Economic Modernization Vision due to its high
industrial value.
Energy Minister Saleh
Kharabsheh gave a briefing on the ministry’s priorities in 2023 within the
economic vision, as well as the implementation timeframe.
He pointed to seven
memoranda of understanding signed last year with local and international firms
to prospect minerals, citing that as part of the ministry’s efforts to put
Jordan on the regional and international mining map in order to boost economic
growth by increasing national exports.
Kharabsheh said the
ministry is currently working on finalizing a national strategy to develop and
produce green hydrogen within technical and legislative tracks while ensuring
public safety.
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