AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday
highlighted the importance of maintaining Jordan’s pioneering role in the
pharmaceutical industry during a meeting with representatives of the sector at Al-Husseiniya
Palace, according to a Royal Court statement.
اضافة اعلان
At the meeting, attended by HRH Crown Prince
Hussein and held as part of a series of meetings with representatives of
several industries, King Abdullah said the industrial sector is a major contributor
to the national economy.
His Majesty urged cooperation among
institutions to mitigate any challenges facing the pharmaceutical sector.
Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh said the
pharmaceutical industry is a leading sector in Jordan and has significant
growth potential, which will facilitate the implementation of the Economic
Modernization Vision’s targets.
Khasawneh noted that the sector employs almost
7,000 workers and contributes nearly JD500 million to the gross domestic
product.
For his part, Minister of Industry, Trade, and
Supply and Minister of Labor Youssef Al-Shamali said the pharmaceutical
industry stimulates other sectors and has a vital role in economic growth, as
it exports to 78 markets and employs thousands.
The minister added that the amended bylaw for
testing pharmaceuticals will accelerate medicine registration, which will help
increase production and exports.
Shamali said there are 23 locations for
pharmaceutical production in Jordan, noting that the government is working on
promoting research and development, as well as adopting policies to attract
investments, in parallel to measures underway to automate all transactions.
The King listened to a briefing by sector
stakeholders on their vision for the pharmaceutical industry, means to enhance
its contribution to the economy, and suggestions to increase pharmaceutical
production and promotion, thus leading to an increase in exports and job
opportunities.
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