Jordanian- Emirati Economic Committee meets to develop bilateral relations, including in agri, food security
Published 06 Jun,2021 via The Jordan Times AMMAN — The Joint Jordanian-Emirati Economic Committee on Saturday held its second convention over enhancing economic cooperation in various fields, mainly at the commercial and investment levels.
Industry, Trade and Supply Minister Maha Ali and UAE Minister of Economy Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri chaired the meetings. Ali stressed the “deep-rooted” ties between Amman and Abu Dhabi that witness constant development in order to benefit from available opportunities in both countries, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
Ali added that the UAE is a strategic partner of Jordan with Emirati investments in the Kingdom estimated at around $16 billion and the exchange volume between the two countries hitting some $891 million in 2020.
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