Economic experts highlighted that King Abdullah II’s visit to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan provides a roadmap to resource-rich markets and investment opportunities, offering Jordanian exports broader prospects through integrated partnerships that reinforce the Kingdom’s role as an active regional economic player.
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They told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the royal visit reintroduced Jordan as a strategic partner capable of acting as a bridge connecting the Middle East to Central Asia, representing a historic opportunity to build investment and trade partnerships and consolidate Jordan’s position as a regional economic hub.
Former Minister of Investment, Khaloud Al-Saqqaf, described the visit as a strategic step aligned with the Economic Modernization Vision 2023, emphasizing the diversification of export markets and increasing exports, as a practical approach to accessing promising and growing markets in Central Asia. She noted that Jordan’s continuous diplomatic and economic efforts under the King’s leadership aim to open new horizons for the national economy and attract high-quality investments.
Al-Saqqaf pointed out that Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have recently undertaken extensive economic reforms to improve the business environment and attract foreign investment through legal updates, streamlined procedures, and expanded private sector partnerships. This opens opportunities for Jordan to establish strong partnerships and joint investments in key sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and technology.
Dr. Iyad Abu Haltam, head of the East Amman Industrial Investors Association, emphasized that the King’s foreign visits significantly enhance trade exchange, knowledge and technology transfer, and joint investments. He described Kazakhstan as geographically vast and rich in oil, gas, minerals, and raw materials, while Uzbekistan’s rapidly growing economy is pursuing clear economic diversification plans.
These markets present important opportunities for Jordanian exports, especially under the national strategy to increase exports from JD 9 billion to over JD 20 billion. Dr. Abu Haltam noted that an accompanying business forum included over 44 Jordanian industrial companies, promoting sectors like pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, fertilizers, chemicals, and dates, while fostering joint investment in essential raw materials.
Eng. Mousa Al-Sakt, board member of the Amman Chamber of Industry, described the visit as a milestone opening a strategic window toward promising Central Asian markets, establishing comprehensive multi-dimensional partnerships beyond limited trade exchanges. Agreements were reached to expand trade volumes, activate joint investment projects, launch a joint government committee and a Jordanian-Uzbek Business Council, and organize a Jordanian-Uzbek business forum with major companies from both countries.
Areas of cooperation include chemical, textile, smart technology, healthcare, pharmaceutical industries, medical tourism, as well as facilitation measures such as visa exemptions and direct flights. Jordan’s advanced expertise in chemicals and pharmaceuticals complements the rich agricultural and raw material resources of both countries, creating real opportunities for economic integration.
Dr. Ahmad Al-Majali, an economic researcher, highlighted that the timing of the visit reflects strategic awareness of the importance of diversifying partners and opening new markets. The visit also positions Jordan as a hub for value-added products in resource-dependent markets, strengthening its role in global value chains and marketing Jordan as a stable, attractive economic destination with human capital strengths in sectors like pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and services.
He noted that Jordan’s expertise in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and tourism supports economic modernization in Uzbekistan, while its presence in Kazakhstan serves as a logistical and commercial bridge linking Central Asian markets with the Middle East.
