Jordan’s Minister of Investment, Tareq Abu Ghazaleh, discussed with the Board of Directors of the European Chamber of Commerce in Jordan ways to strengthen economic and investment relations between Jordan and European countries, as well as mechanisms to attract more investments to the Kingdom in support of economic growth and job creation.
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During the meeting, held at the ministry’s headquarters, Abu Ghazaleh emphasized the importance of building on the existing economic partnership between Jordan and European countries, noting that the Kingdom offers promising investment opportunities across several vital sectors. He stressed the need to intensify promotional and marketing efforts to showcase Jordan’s investment environment to European investors.
“The opportunity is significant, and we need to place greater focus on marketing Jordan,” Abu Ghazaleh said, emphasizing the private sector’s key role in highlighting success stories and existing investments in the Kingdom to strengthen foreign investor confidence in Jordan’s business climate.
He added that the Economic Modernization Vision serves as a roadmap for enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy and increasing Jordan’s attractiveness as an investment destination by focusing on value-added sectors, improving the business environment, and expanding partnerships with the private sector.
The minister affirmed that the government is implementing reforms and measures under this vision to facilitate doing business and stimulate both local and foreign investments, reinforcing Jordan’s position as a regional hub for investment and business.
He also pointed out that Jordan’s security and stability, despite the region’s challenges, represent an important competitive advantage that should be leveraged further in attracting investments, promoting the Kingdom as a safe and stable destination for business and investment, and as a key gateway for reconstruction and development projects in the region.
Abu Ghazaleh praised the role of the European Chamber of Commerce in Jordan in representing the business community connected to the European market and acknowledged its efforts in strengthening dialogue between the public and private sectors, contributing to the development of economic and trade relations between both sides.
For his part, Chamber President Mohammad Al-Sammadi said the chamber would work to enhance coordination and cooperation with the European Union in a way that serves the national economy, stressing the importance of studying European investors’ requirements and linking them with Jordan’s investment map.
He said the next phase would mark a qualitative leap in the chamber’s work and strengthen its role as an active partner in implementing the Economic Modernization Vision and achieving its goals, particularly in boosting growth, attracting investment, and expanding exports. He also noted that Jordanian products have significant opportunities to expand their presence in EU markets.
Al-Sammadi highlighted that Jordan’s exports to EU countries increased by 72.3% during the first two months of 2026, reaching JD 112 million, compared with JD 65 million during the same period in 2025. He described this as a positive indicator reflecting the improved competitiveness of Jordanian products and the growing benefits from signed trade agreements.
He also pointed to the importance of the Jordanian-European Investment Conference, scheduled to be held before the end of this year, to explore serious investment opportunities and promote Jordan as a gateway to Iraq, Syria, and reconstruction projects.
Al-Sammadi stressed the need to strengthen partnerships with diplomatic missions abroad and the Ministry of Investment, activate economic diplomacy, and promote successful projects as a key incentive for foreign and European investors. He added that Jordan possesses strong capabilities to become a regional center for high-value industries.
It is worth noting that the European Chamber of Commerce in Jordan was launched in the second half of 2025, marking the culmination of three decades of work under the Jordan Europe Business Association (JEBA), becoming an independent organization representing the interests of European companies and Jordanian businesses with European orientation in the Kingdom.
The chamber works to enhance bilateral trade and investment under the EU-Jordan Partnership Agreement, while also building effective dialogue bridges between the private sector and decision-makers at both the national and European levels.
