BERLIN: A Jordanian delegation representing the trade and industry sectors and the Greater Amman Municipality has recently held talks in Germany focusing on boosting bilateral commercial relations.
The Jordanian delegation, headed by Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) President Issa Murad, held bilateral talks at the chambers of industry and trade in Berlin and Hanover, and also at the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, according to an ACC statement.
Meetings on economic cooperation were also held with the Arab-German parliamentary relations committee of the German parliament and with the Euro-Mediterranean-Arab Association.
During the meetings, the Jordanian delegates briefed their German counterparts on the economic opportunities and the investment incentives that Jordan offers to investors.
Murad said Germany is one of Jordan’s “top strategic partners”, especially in the fields of trade, agriculture, education, renewable energy and tourism.
In 2015, the Kingdom’s exports to the European country stood at JD7 million, compared to JD668 million of imports from Germany, the statement said, adding that exports consist of foodstuff, chemicals, minerals, agricultural products and different machines and equipment in particular.
