AMMAN — His Majesty
King Abdullah on Tuesday commended the
important role of the
food industry in the national economy, through creating
direct and indirect job opportunities, as well as contributing to the
gross domestic product, according to a
Royal Court statement.
اضافة اعلان
At a meeting with representatives of the industry at
Al Husseiniya Palace, attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, King Abdullah noted the sector’s key role in fulfilling the
objective of food security in Jordan by 2033.
His Majesty called for building on Jordanian success stories
in this industry, urging closer public-private sector cooperation.
The King urged sector representatives to work with the
government to find alternatives to reduce energy expenses and enhance
competitiveness, noting the importance of utilising specialised technology.
Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Supply and Labour Minister
Yousef Shamali highlighted the government’s plan to empower the food industry.
Speaking at the meeting, attended by Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh, the minister said the sector includes 2,800 establishments that
employ some 55,000 workers, at an investment volume of $1.5 billion, with
nearly JD850 million in exports, while 65 per cent of production goes to the
local market.
The attendees highlighted promising investment opportunities
in the sector and gave suggestions to develop it further to increase exports and its contribution to the gross domestic product.
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