Senator Khalil Al-Haj Toufic, President of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, along with members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, held a series of bilateral meetings with heads and representatives of chambers of commerce and industry from several African countries on the sidelines of the “Invest in Digital Economy” Forum, with the aim of enhancing cooperation and exploring investment opportunities between Jordan and African nations.
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According to a statement issued by the Chamber today, Haj Toufic met with Mamadou Baldé, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts of Guinea, where both sides stressed the importance of establishing a joint Jordanian–Guinean Business Council to follow up on economic matters and exchange information on the investment climate and available opportunities in sectors such as mining, agriculture, energy, and tourism. The Guinean side noted that Guinea is among the world’s leading producers of bauxite, in addition to its rich resources of gold, iron, and diamonds, alongside a wide agricultural sector that includes bananas, pineapples, peanuts, and cocoa. It was also noted that foreign investors, particularly from India, are active in the country’s manufacturing industries.
In a separate meeting, Haj Toufic discussed ways to enhance trade cooperation with Ali Adji Mohamed Saïd, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Agriculture, Mining and Handicrafts of Chad. He emphasized the need to provide detailed information on Chad’s investment climate and opportunities, especially in agriculture and exports such as sesame, while considering the possibility of signing a future memorandum of understanding between the two chambers. Both sides agreed to hold specialized virtual sectoral meetings as a first step, and the Chadian side announced plans to host an economic event in November, extending an official invitation to the Jordan Chamber of Commerce to participate and coordinate a visit for a Jordanian trade delegation.
Haj Toufic also met with Sidi Mohamed, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Niger, where the importance of exchanging information on investment opportunities and available products—particularly in agriculture and energy—was highlighted. The Nigerien side explained that the country currently produces 100,000 barrels of oil per day, with projections to increase output to 500,000 barrels over the next five years, and noted the presence of more than 64 million head of livestock, presenting significant opportunities in agriculture. Discussions included the potential for a future memorandum of understanding and the organization of joint economic events.
In the same context, Haj Toufic met with Sheikh Al-Afia Ould Mohamed Khouna, President of the Mauritania Chamber of Commerce, where both sides emphasized the need to strengthen economic cooperation and exchange information on exhibitions and trade events in Mauritania. Haj Toufic expressed Jordan’s interest in cooperation in pharmaceuticals and fertilizers, while the Mauritanian side highlighted the country’s broad openness to investment, especially in minerals, energy, agriculture, and tourism, noting that Mauritania’s investment law provides extensive incentives for foreign investors.
Haj Toufic also met with Malik Dounkal, Vice President of the Sudanese Businessmen’s Union, in the presence of Sudan’s Ambassador to Jordan, Hassan Swar Al-Dahab. Discussions focused on expanding cooperation between the two countries and the importance of boosting trade relations in light of promising opportunities in Sudan in sectors such as sesame, meat, livestock, and gum arabic. Haj Toufic called for the exchange of trade delegations and for Sudan to provide Jordan with a list of its export products, while stressing the importance of reactivating the joint Jordanian–Sudanese Business Council.
The Sudanese side noted that security and stability have been restored in more than 80% of Sudanese territory, opening the door for investment. Haj Toufic reiterated the call for Sudan to share its list of exportable products and the organizational structure of its chambers of commerce, while underscoring the importance of exchanging databases and trade information and reviving the joint business council.
In all meetings, the President of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce underscored the importance of the African market as a strategic destination for business and investment, noting His Majesty King Abdullah II’s interest in expanding Jordan’s economic openness toward Africa, as well as Jordan’s involvement in a number of international trade agreements that provide the Kingdom with a competitive edge in exports.
He emphasized that the Chamber’s plan is based on continuous engagement with African chambers of commerce to coordinate joint events, hold specialized virtual sectoral meetings, and exchange trade delegations once conditions permit, with the aim of deepening economic relations and expanding opportunities for cooperation between Jordan and African countries.
Board members present also affirmed the importance of the African market as a promising and strategic destination for business and investment, given its strong growth potential and diverse economic resources. They noted that the meetings with their African counterparts reflected a shared commitment to strengthening economic cooperation through ongoing communication between chamber administrations, coordinating future events and meetings, holding specialized virtual sessions, and exchanging trade delegations when possible—all contributing to broadening the scope of partnership between Jordan and African nations.
