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Zawya
04-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: ACC, Syrian officials discuss reconstruction, trade cooperation
AMMAN — Chairman of the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) Khalil Haj Tawfiq on Thursday met with Governor of Damascus Maher Marwan, and Governor of Rural Damascus Amer Sheikh to discuss avenues for enhancing economic cooperation and joint action between Jordan and Syria, particularly in reconstruction efforts. Haj Tawfiq stressed the Jordanian private sector's readiness to contribute to Syria's reconstruction, underscoring the Kingdom's consistent support for the Syrian people, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. He noted that the chamber, in coordination with the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and various commercial and service sectors, has devised a comprehensive action plan to launch a new phase of economic engagement grounded in mutual interests. The ACC chairman announced plans to establish the Jordanian-Syrian joint business council and organise a bilateral business forum by the end of this month, alongside a digital business forum in Damascus. Haj Tawfiq expressed the chamber's willingness to form a specialised committee to visit Syrian cities, assess reconstruction needs, and explore potential areas of collaboration in engineering, contracting and consulting services. He offered the expertise of ACC in training and consultancy to support urban planning, commercial sector development and human resource capacity-building efforts in Damascus and Rural Damascus. Trade relations between Jordan and Syria have shown signs of recovery, according to Haj Tawfiq, who noted that Jordanian exports to Syria rose to JD72 million in the first third of this year, an increase of more than JD25 million compared with the entire previous year. A total of 83,222 trucks have departed for Syria via the Jaber border crossing since beginning of this year, while 77,632 trucks have entered Jordan from Syria during the same period. Certificates of origin issued for goods destined to Syria totalled 2,256 by the end of June, with a value of JD38 million, covering industrial and food products such as fertilisers, plastic sheets, and aluminium and wheat flour. Syria's key exports to Jordan include live sheep and pistachios. Currently, 1,949 companies registered in Jordan include Syrian partners, with a combined capital exceeding JD805 million, of which JD158 million represents Syrian equity. Marwan expressed gratitude for Jordan's enduring support under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah, and praised the growing partnership with the Jordanian private sector, particularly in reconstruction initiatives. He highlighted legislative reforms underway in Syria to create a more conducive environment for private investment and business operations. Sheikh underscored Syria's need for support in key sectors, particularly agriculture and industry, and expressed a 'strong' interest in leveraging Jordanian expertise, notably that of the Greater Amman Municipality, in rebuilding efforts, Petra reported. He pointed to opportunities for joint ventures and welcomed cooperation with the ACC, especially in training and technical studies through the chamber's academy, emphasising the private sector's 'pivotal' role in economic revitalisation. Members of the chamber's board stressed the importance of Jordan securing a stake in Syrian reconstruction projects and underscored the strategic role of Aqaba Port for Syrian imports. They also highlighted opportunities for collaboration in logistics and information technology and proposed appointing a liaison officer to coordinate joint efforts. They called for facilitating the movement of Jordanian tourist buses within Syrian cities and urged the Syrian side to further reduce insurance costs for such travel. They also anticipated a surge in tourism between the two nations in the coming period. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Ammon
03-07-2025
- Business
- Ammon
83,000 trucks cross from Jordan into Syria, JCC says
Ammon News - Chairman of Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Khalil Haj Tawfiq, said on Thursday that approximately 83,000 trucks have crossed from Jordan into Syria since the fall of al-Assad regime on December 8, 2024, in addition to 16,800 cement trucks. During his meeting with the governors of Damascus and Rural Damascus, Haj Tawfiq noted that a new page of economic relations with Syria is opening, based on partnership and joint development. Haj Tawfiq added, according to Al-Mamlaka, that he hopes the Syrian-Turkish agreement on transit and crossings will include the Jordanian crossings as a trade corridor. The Jordanian-Syrian Economic Forum and the Digital Forum will be held at the end of July, he pointed out. Damascus Governor Maher Marwan praised Jordan's role in hosting Syrian refugees during the conflict, which has lasted for more than 14 years. Marwan said that Syria is ready to cooperate and facilitate trade relations with Jordan in coordination with the Damascus Governorate.
Zawya
02-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Amman, Damascus chambers forge closer ties through twinning agreement
AMMAN— The Amman and Damascus chambers of commerce on Saturday signed a twinning agreement aimed at boosting economic cooperation and renewing commercial ties between Jordan and Syria. The agreement was announced during a visit by a Jordanian economic delegation to Damascus, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. President of the Amman Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Khalil Haj Tawfiq said that the agreement reflects a "sincere" pan-Arab message of solidarity and that it demonstrates Jordan's "steadfast" support for Syria. He described the partnership as a 'meaningful step' towards achieving shared strategic objectives and promoting economic integration. "This twinning is not just symbolic, it marks a concrete move to strengthen business ties between the private sectors in both countries. It aligns with our shared interest in promoting Arab unity and responding to regional economic and social challenges,' Hajj Tawfiq said. The two chambers also agreed to establish a joint Syrian-Jordanian Business Council in coordination with the Federation of Syrian Chambers. The council will operate under formal regulations and a clear roadmap to guide institutional and sustainable cooperation between the two economies. President of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce Issam Ghreiwati welcomed the agreement, emphasising that the Jordanian delegation's visit marked a 'turning point' in efforts to rebuild trade ties after years of disruption. He said that the twinning deal signals a new chapter in the economic partnership, laying the groundwork for increased trade and investment opportunities. "It opens up new opportunities for both countries and enhances their position in the regional and Arab markets", he said, reaffirming Damascus' commitment to working with Amman towards a prosperous and sustainable future.
Ammon
01-06-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Brazilian business delegation visits Jordan to explore investment prospects
Ammon News - A Brazilian business delegation starts a visit to Jordan Sunday for talks with official and private entities to explore investment opportunities in the Kingdom across various economic sectors. The five-day visit is organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Jordan Chamber of Commerce and the Jordanian Embassy in Sao Paulo. The delegation is headed by the Chamber's President, William Adib Dib Jr., and comprises business owners and executives from various economic sectors, as well as representatives from the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the Investment Promotion Agency of the State of Sao Paulo. The visit includes a Jordanian-Brazilian business forum, bilateral meetings between companies, and meetings at the Ministries of Agriculture, Industry, Trade and Supply, and Investment, as well as the Customs Department, in addition to tours to promote tourist attractions. The visit is a key step in developing economic relations with Brazil and it opens new horizons for increasing trade exchange between the two countries, commented Jordan Chamber of Commerce President, Senator Khalil Haj Tawfiq. It will allow the delegation to explore investment opportunities and the business environment, and build strategic partnerships, he said, adding that the delegation's choice showed a special investor interest in the Kingdom. He pointed out that Brazil is one of the key economies in South America with strong and advanced industries, particularly in the food sector, which will help boost trade ties with Jordanian firms. The volume of trade between Jordan and Brazil was at JD511 million dinars last year, of which JD60 million in Jordanian exports, almost entirely chemicals and related products, followed by clothing and textiles, dates and other food items. Petra
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: 'From Souqs to global markets' trade sector marks as economic cornerstone
AMMAN — President of the Jordan and Amman chambers of commerce Khalil Haj Tawfiq on Saturday said that the sector's 'immense achievements' reflect on the 79-year journey of the trade sector into global market. According to a statement marking Independence Day, this journey has seen the national economy thrives to over 150,000 officially registered commercial and service companies spread across the Kingdom. "The Gross Domestic Product [GDP] has climbed from mere hundreds of millions at independence to JD36.078 billion in 2023," Haj Tawfiq told the Jordan News Agency, Petra. "What has been achieved would not have been possible without the genuine partnership between the public and private sectors,' he stressed. This resilience is evidenced by compelling figures; per capita GDP rose to JD3,228 last year from JD1,278 in 2001. Jordanian exports surged "dramatically" from around JD4 million in 1960 to JD8.579 billion in 2023, while imports grew from about JD43 million to JD19.110 billion over the same period, Haj Tawfiq noted. The trade and services sector is the "primary" engine of Jordan's economy, as it constitutes about 70 per cent of GDP and employs over half a million of registered workers, he said. Haj Tawfiq underscored the sector's role in providing goods and services, creating jobs, enhancing the business environment and strengthening economic ties globally. He also referred to the sector's 'success' in integrating into the world economy through a series of "key" free trade agreements, making Jordan unique among Arab nations in its extensive network of such pacts. Jordan stands as an attractive hub for trade and investment, thanks to its security and stability, opportunities, economic reforms and major infrastructure projects such as the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), industrial estates and development zones. Haj Tawfiq stressed the need for unified efforts between the public and private sectors to implement the EMV swiftly. He stressed the Jordan Chamber of Commerce's commitment to supporting the sector, attracting investment and building robust international networks.
