Amman, June 22 (Petra) – Chair of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry Fathi Jaghbir on Monday called for strengthening economic relations with Pakistan as a "promising" market for Jordanian industrial exports.

During a meeting with Pakistan's Ambassador to Jordan, Khurram Sarfraz Khan, Jaghbir said Jordan offers an attractive environment for foreign investment, citing its strategic geographic location and its role as a gateway to the markets of Iraq, Syria and the Gulf region.

According to a statement issued by the Chamber, Jaghbir highlighted Jordan's network of free trade agreements, which provide Jordanian products with access to numerous international markets.

He welcomed a proposal to organise a visit by a Jordanian economic delegation to Pakistan to explore opportunities for cooperation and partnership.

Jaghbir said that Pakistan produces a wide range of goods, particularly agricultural products that serve as key inputs for Jordan's food manufacturing sector.

He called for launching a direct air route between Jordan and Pakistan to facilitate trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges.

Trade data cited during the meeting showed that Jordan's exports to Pakistan totaled $19 million last year, while imports from Pakistan reached $53 million.

For his part, Khan called for expanding partnerships between the private sectors of both countries and increasing trade and investment flows.

He urged enhanced communication, the exchange of business delegations and the organisation of specialised economic forums and business meetings to identify investment opportunities and build sustainable partnerships that serve the interests of both nations.

//Petra// AK