Khaberni - Ayman Al-Alawneh, head of the Jordanian Businessmen Association, confirmed that Turkey is an important commercial partner for Jordan as the economic relations between the two countries have developed notably over the past years.
During a meeting of the Jordanian-Turkish Business Council in Amman on Tuesday, which was organized by the association in partnership with the Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board, he said that both countries are striving to expand cooperation areas in vital economic sectors including trade, industry, tourism, energy, technology, and logistics, which will enhance mutual economic cooperation.
He added that the economic cooperation between Jordan and Turkey is characterized by integration, reflecting the strength and depth of the existing strategic partnership. Institutions and companies on both sides are exploring new joint investment opportunities, contributing to sustainable economic development.
He mentioned that the kingdom's imports from Turkey since the beginning of this year until the end of last August amounted to about 397 million dinars, compared to 367 million for the same period last year, while Jordanian exports grew by 25.9 percent, reaching 66 million dinars, compared to about 53 million for the same period in 2024.
He highlighted that the council serves as a vital platform for supporting and enhancing economic relations between the two countries, helping facilitate business dialogue, overcoming obstacles to joint cooperation, and encouraging investments supporting the economic development journey in both nations.
Al-Alawneh explained that the council increasingly focuses on promising sectors, particularly the green economy and digital economy, due to their real potential for achieving balanced and sustainable economic growth. He noted that the Jordanian business community is looking forward to opening new channels for commercial and investment cooperation and working jointly between the two countries.
On his part, Yousry Tahboub, the president of the Jordanian side of the Jordanian-Turkish Business Council, affirmed that the council has exemplified a leading model towards solidifying communication bridges between the business communities of the two countries amid accelerating global economic transformations. This makes enhancing regional partnerships a strategic choice and a priority that is indispensable.
He indicated that the council contributed to opening new avenues for commercial and investment cooperation and expanding the trade exchange volume between Jordan and Turkey, which exceeded one billion dollars last year, besides supporting efforts to build a new economic framework between the two countries in line with national orientations to enhance economic openness and attract investments.
Tahboub stated that the council focuses on enhancing investment incentives and attracting Turkish investment projects that encourage the exchange of opportunities and the implementation of joint projects in promising strategic sectors such as industry, medical tourism, energy, and mining, due to these sectors' substantial potential for integration and cooperation.
On his behalf, Selim Al-Dada, the head of the Turkish-Jordanian Business Association, pointed out that Jordan stands out as a safe, stable, and promising investment destination in the Middle East, thanks to its strategic location, availability of skilled labor, and the presence of free trade agreements providing access to more than 1.5 billion consumers.
He noted that the kingdom's investment environment supports and encourages entrepreneurship, innovation, and industrial growth due to clear regulatory policies, transparent procedures, and government incentives. He confirmed the significant potential for Turkish investors seeking expansion and sustainable partnerships, especially in sectors such as renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, information and communication technology, logistics services, construction, and tourism.
Al-Dada assured that the association looks forward to a future where Jordanian and Turkish companies cooperate not only in trade but also in technology, education, tourism, and innovation to establish projects serving the economic interests of both countries.
Orhan Aydin, a member of the board of directors of the Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK), said that Turkish companies have completed many successful projects in various sectors within Jordan, reflecting the depth of economic relations between the two countries and the sides' keenness to enhance bilateral cooperation in investment and commercial fields.
Aydin emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to elevate Jordanian-Turkish relations to higher levels of partnership and integration, contributing to creating new cooperation opportunities, exchanging experiences, and implementing developmental projects serving the interests of both peoples.
He underscored that the council is keen to expand the scope of economic cooperation between the two countries by encouraging mutual investments, facilitating communication among businessmen, and supporting initiatives that contribute to sustainable economic growth in both nations.
Levent Perant, president of the Turkish side in the Jordanian-Turkish Business Council, stated that the council seeks to strengthen the shared relations between the two countries, starting from their distinguished relations and constructive cooperation in various fields, and their mutual commitment to supporting stability and development in the region.
He highlighted that the trade investment volume between Jordan and Turkey reached about 1.5 billion dollars, underscoring the importance of reactivating trade agreements between the two countries to further develop relations between Jordanian and Turkish companies and achieve more successful economic partnerships.
He confirmed that enhancing bilateral relations represents a strategic vision and a fundamental goal for the kingdom, especially given its stable and attractive investment environment, supported by contemporary and stimulating investment legislation and laws.
He called for Turkish companies to take advantage of the opportunities available in the Jordanian market, noting that among future goals is working on establishing a Turkish commercial area within Jordan, which would enhance economic cooperation and provide an effective platform for increasing the trade exchange volume between the sides.
Tariq Hijazi, General Manager of the Jordanian Businessmen Association, said that the convening of the Jordanian-Turkish Business Council for the second time reflects the commitment to supporting and developing economic and commercial relations between the two countries.
Hijazi emphasized the necessity of setting up a joint and effective work program for this council, noting that the size of investments is still below the aspirations and size of the Jordanian-Turkish Business Council, which was established in 1994.
During the meeting, the Ministry of Investment presented the investment projects and opportunities available in the kingdom and the advantages and incentives offered by the law for investors, while the Industrial Cities Company, the Aqaba Development Company, the Jordanian Group for Free Zones, and Developmental areas presented the investment advantages and incentives in the kingdom.
