AMMAN: Over 100 Jordanian and Romanian companies on Monday gathered in Amman to discuss ways to enhance bilateral economic ties and strengthen the exchange of expertise between the two countries’ business communities.
Held under the patronage of Princess Margareta, custodian of the Romanian Crown and Prince Radu, the Romania – Jordan Business Forum witnessed the participation of a number of officials and businesspeople from Jordan and Romania, who took part in various discussions related to the sectors of trade and industry.
In his opening address, Romanian ambassador Nicolae Comanescu stressed his pride in taking part in the organisation of the first Romanian–Jordanian Business Forum in Amman, noting that the project has been encouraged by His Majesty King Abdullah during his previous meetings with the royal family of Romania.
“I look forward to continue supporting the business-to-business discussions and meetings between the companies from Romania and Jordan. This business forum is a first step that will contribute to generate an added value to our positive diplomatic relations with the Kingdom,” he told The Jordan Times.
A working session held under the title “Trade and Industry” was conducted by First Vice-chairman of Jordan Chamber of Industry Mohammad Al-Refai, First Vice-chairman of Jordan Chamber of Commerce Ghassan Kherfan, King Hussein Business Park (KHBP) CEO Soud Soror, Managing Director of Endeavour Jordan Reem Goussous and Romania’s Tetracom Industrial Park Director Viorem Gavera.
After briefing the audience about KHBP’s success story and future expansion plan, Soror stressed the importance of the forum in building on the mutual support between the two countries.
