Aqaba: The Commissioner for Economic and Investment Affairs at the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, Mohammad Abu Omar, met with the European Union Ambassador to Jordan, Pierre-Christophe Chatziisavas, to discuss opportunities for cooperation on economic and investment projects in Aqaba and to follow up on the implementation of joint programmes and projects.
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The meeting covered the major projects being carried out by the Authority, the investment opportunities available in economic and development sectors, and the areas of support and cooperation that may be possible in the coming period.
Abu Omar said the Authority is seeking to expand its cooperation with the European Union and its relevant institutions, and to benefit from European expertise and capabilities in supporting the development and investment projects it is implementing.
He added that the Authority is working to develop infrastructure and strengthen the competitiveness of economic sectors, and to carry out projects aimed at stimulating economic growth and creating jobs. He stressed the importance of continued coordination with the European Union to identify future areas of cooperation and support.
For his part, the EU Ambassador to Jordan confirmed the Union's interest in following up on joint projects with the Aqaba Authority, and in exploring new opportunities for cooperation in economic and development fields.
Chatziisavas pointed to the Union's interest in learning more about the major projects and investment opportunities available in Aqaba, and in considering how to support the projects and initiatives the Authority is carrying out, in line with development and economic priorities.
The meeting also addressed ways to develop the partnership between the two sides, and future areas of cooperation linked to Aqaba's economic and development plans, including investment, logistics and tourism sectors.
