Aqaba, Oct. 28 (Petra) - The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) hosted an official delegation from Uzbekistan on Wednesday, including apparel investors and representatives from the Uzbek Ministry of Investment, on the sidelines of SOFEX 2026.

The meeting sought to explore investment opportunities and build partnerships with local manufacturing firms.

ASEZA Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Investment Mohammad Abu Omar said that Aqaba offers promising opportunities for industrial expansion and export growth, leveraging its competitive advantages to connect investors with global markets.

Talks centered on leveraging Jordan’s trade network to facilitate Uzbek exports to the US market while expanding access for Aqaba-based manufacturers to European markets.

The delegation met with executives from leading apparel manufacturers in Aqaba to discuss industrial integration, joint ventures, and production scaling. The Uzbek representatives also toured local apparel manufacturing facilities to study production standards and export capabilities.

Abu Omar voiced ASEZA’s commitment to attracting high-value investments and expanding international partnerships to lament Aqaba’s role as a regional hub for manufacturing, trade, and export.

//Petra// HA