Al-Qudah: Promising Opportunities to Increase Jordanian Exports Across Sectors - Jordan News
Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply, Eng. Yarub Al-Qudah, affirmed that there are promising opportunities to boost Jordanian exports across various sectors to several countries, noting that Jordan possesses multiple competitive advantages that qualify its industrial products to enter new markets and strengthen their presence in traditional ones. اضافة اعلان During a meeting on Saturday with the boards of Jordan's industrial chambers to discuss issues affecting Jordanian exports in certain markets, Al-Qudah noted that Jordanian exports saw a significant increase in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. He emphasized that the government has issued several decisions aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Jordanian industry. He also highlighted ongoing coordination with the industrial sector to resolve any obstacles facing Jordanian products abroad, through follow-ups with the relevant authorities in those countries and taking necessary actions. For his part, Eng. Fathi Al-Jaghbir, President of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, praised the Ministry's active engagement with industry chambers and private sector representatives to address challenges hindering production and improve the competitiveness of the industrial sector in local and export markets.
Al-Jaghbir added that it was agreed during the meeting to hold regular coordination meetings between the Minister of Industry and other relevant ministers with representatives of the industrial sector to address pressing issues. He emphasized that increasing Jordan's exports would help alleviate poverty and unemployment by creating more job opportunities for Jordanians.
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