King highlights Jordan investment opportunities during meetings with CalPERS representatives
During the main session at a forum hosted by CalPERS on Thursday to highlight investment opportunities in Jordan, His Majesty noted the Kingdom's short- and long-term economic priorities, and highlighted Jordan's progress in implementing its political, economic, and administrative modernisation plans.
The King also noted that Jordan continues to exert all possible efforts to stabilise the region, and has preserved its gains despite the economic challenges resulting from regional tensions.
Speaking about Jordan's investment advantages, His Majesty said the Kingdom's geographical location, strong financial sector, and free trade agreements with many markets around the world have attracted investments, pointing out opportunities in high-value sectors such as renewable energy, gas, minerals, and agriculture.
The King also highlighted Jordan's highly skilled workforce and efforts to prepare young people to meet the needs of the labour market by promoting education, vocational training, and upskilling in various fields such as engineering, industry, energy, ICT, and healthcare.
The forum included three sessions at which Jordan's economic and investment strategies were discussed, and experiences of a number of investors were showcased. Attendees included US specialists in the investment sector, and representatives of Jordanian companies.
CalPERS is the largest public pension fund in the United States, with its investment office managing more than $500 billion in assets, in the US and abroad.
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