Jordanian business delegation concludes Africa trip

AMMAN — A Jordanian business delegation’s tour of African countries, organised by the Jordan Investment Commission, in cooperation with the Jordan Chamber of Industry, concluded on Saturday, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The tour, which included the participation of 30 companies, aimed to boost the Kingdom’s economic relations with African countries such as Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia. State Minister for Investment Affairs Muhannad Shehadeh said that the visits laid a solid ground for boosting the national industry in East African countries that are considered among the fastest growing markets in the continent.

He stressed the importance of the Jordanian private sector’s role in spearheading the improvement of trade with these new markets. He also underscored the need for a comprehensive team that includes members of the public and private sectors to follow up on the achievements and developments in this regard.