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Ammon
6 days ago
- Business
- Ammon
Jordan approves import of electrical appliances, food from Syria
Ammon News - Jordan has approved the import of a number of industrial products from Syria, easing earlier restrictions by allowing their entry under official import licenses. The decision, issued by Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah, went into effect on May 7 and involves the exemption of specific tariff lines from a previous ban. These items have now been added to the list of goods requiring import licenses under Decision No. 9. The newly permitted items include household appliances and food-processing equipment such as electric table, floor, wall, window, and ceiling fans with motors up to 125 watts, electric hair dryers, meat and poultry preparation machines, and household food grinders, blenders, and fruit or vegetable juicers with built-in electric motors. Also approved for import are date molasses, machines used for cleaning, sorting, or grading agricultural produce such as eggs and fruits, and devices for processing fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Medical, surgical, and laboratory sterilization equipment were also included. In the food category, the list includes temporarily preserved olives not fit for direct consumption, various non-frozen, homogenized vegetables prepared or preserved without vinegar, acetic acid, or sugar, as well as temporarily preserved cucumbers, gherkins, and other similar produce.
Jordan News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Jordanian Foreign Minister Leads Ministerial Delegation on Official Visit to Syria Today - Jordan News
A Jordanian ministerial delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, arrived in Damascus today for a one-day official visit. اضافة اعلان The delegation is scheduled to hold talks with their Syrian counterparts to discuss bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and explore ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors. The Jordanian delegation includes Minister of Water and Irrigation Eng. Raed Abu Al-Saud, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Eng. Yarub Qudah, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Dr. Saleh Kharabsheh, and Minister of Transport Eng. Wissam Al-Tahtamouni. Also accompanying the delegation are Secretary General of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply Dana Al-Zoubi, and Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Amani Al-Azzam.
Jordan News
20-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
King Abdullah II and Maltese Prime Minister Discuss Bilateral Relations and Regional Developments - Jordan News
King Abdullah II and Maltese Prime Minister Discuss Bilateral Relations and Regional Developments His Majesty King Abdullah II met with Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela at Al Husseiniya Palace on Monday to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional developments. اضافة اعلان At the beginning of the meeting—attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II—His Majesty highlighted the importance of the Prime Minister's visit in strengthening the solid ties between Jordan and Malta. King Abdullah emphasized that the signing of memorandums of understanding and an agreement between the governments of Jordan and Malta during the visit reflects both countries' commitment to enhancing cooperation between their private sector institutions. For his part, Prime Minister Abela praised Jordan's efforts, under the leadership of King Abdullah, in promoting stability and peace in the region, as well as the Kingdom's role in providing medical care to children from Gaza and services to Syrian refugees. King Abdullah and Prime Minister Abela also stressed the importance of coordination regarding the reception and treatment of sick children from Gaza in both countries. The meeting addressed regional developments, with King Abdullah reiterating the need to end the war on Gaza, ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid, and intensify efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. His Majesty warned that the escalation in the West Bank and Jerusalem, along with attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians, pose a threat to regional stability. He reaffirmed Jordan's commitment to working with friends and allies to achieve peace and expressed appreciation for Malta's role in these efforts. King Abdullah and Prime Minister Abela witnessed the signing of a framework cooperation agreement between Jordan and Malta, along with three memorandums of understanding in the fields of water and energy, tourism, and archiving and language exchange. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Director of His Majesty's Office Eng. Alaa Batayneh, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Dr. Saleh Kharabsheh, Malta's Ambassador to Jordan Dr. George Said Zammit, and the accompanying delegation. —(Petra)
Roya News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
High-level Jordanian delegation heads to Damascus for bilateral talks
Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi will begin an official visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Tuesday, heading a high-level Jordanian ministerial delegation. The delegation includes Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Saud, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yousef Al-Shamali, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh, and Minister of Transport Wissam Al-Tahtamouni. The Jordanian delegation is scheduled to hold extensive talks with their Syrian counterparts — Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Faysal Mekdad, Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mohammad Samer Al-Khalil, Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources Firas Kaddour, and Minister of Transport Zuhair Khazim. Discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including water, energy, trade, and transportation.
Roya News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
King, Malta PM discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a meeting with Prime Minister of Malta Robert Abela on Monday, discussed bilateral relations and regional developments. During the meeting at Al Husseiniya Palace, which was attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, His Majesty highlighted the importance of Prime Minister Abela's visit in enhancing the strong ties between Jordan and Malta. The King said the signing of the cooperation agreement and memorandums of understanding between the governments of Jordan and Malta reflects the shared commitment to increasing collaboration between the private sectors of the two countries. For his part, Prime Minister Abela commended Jordan's efforts, led by His Majesty, to promote stability and peace in the region, and provide medical care for Gaza's children, as well as refuge and assistance to Syrian refugees. The King and Prime Minister Abela highlighted the importance of coordination between the two countries regarding receiving sick and injured children from Gaza for medical treatment. The meeting also touched on current developments in the region, with His Majesty reiterating the need to immediately reinstate the ceasefire in Gaza, ensure the continued flow of humanitarian aid, and step up international efforts to de-escalate the situation in the region. The King said escalations in the West Bank and Jerusalem, and attempts to displace Palestinians threaten the stability of the entire region. His Majesty said Jordan remains committed to working with allies and neighbouring countries to achieve peace, praising Malta's role in this regard. The King and the prime minister of Malta witnessed the signing of a framework agreement for cooperation between the two countries, and three memorandums of understanding in the fields of water and energy, tourism, and archiving and language exchange. Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh, Malta's Ambassador to Jordan George Said Zammit, and the accompanying Maltese delegation attended the meeting.
