Washington, (Petra)--The
U.S.-Jordan Investment and Trade Forum, which was
organized by the Economic and Commerce Bureau of the
Embassy of Jordan and the Jordan Investment Board
concluded in Washington today.
Jordan's Ambassador in
Washington, His Royal Highness Zeid Bin Raad stressed
in remarks at the opening ceremony, Jordan's keenness
to attract more US investments into the Kingdom and
boost political and economic ties with the United
States.
Minister of Industry
and Trade Amer Hadidi also spoke of Jordan's economic
performance, the Kingdom's strategic location, Jordan's
human capital and knowledge-based economy.
Chief Executive Officer
of Jordan Investment Board Nasser Sunnaa highlighted
economic, political, and security stability that Jordan
enjoys as well as the availability of infrastructure.
He urged US companies
to benefit from investment opportunities in Jordan.
The forum provided a pathway for doing business in
Jordan and through Jordan into the Middle East and
North Africa region by featuring Jordan's most senior
representatives.
Senior representatives
from the United States Trade Representative office,
Department of State and Department of Commerce attended
this forum along with the leading representatives
of financial institutions facilitating regional progress,
including the Export-Import Bank of the United States,
the Arab Bank and the Overseas Private Investment
Corporation (OPIC).
