Amman, Nov. 10 (Petra) -- Lower House Speaker Ibrahim Tarawneh highlighted on Tuesday the crucial role of the industrial sector in supporting the national economy and creating employment opportunities.

His remarks came during a meeting with a group of factory owners to listen to their concerns regarding a decision banning the sale of their products in school canteens. The meeting was attended by MPs Hussein Al-Omoush, Sulaiman Al-Sood, Mohammad Al-Emrayat, and Hakam Al-Madat.

Tarawneh called for balancing the interests of local industry and ensuring business continuity with the imperative need to safeguard student health.

He stated that he would submit the manufacturers' demands to the relevant parliamentary committee, once formed, to hear their perspectives in the presence of concerned government officials. The committee will examine the health and economic dimensions of the decision to reach solutions that serve the public interest, protect citizen health, and support domestic manufacturing.

For their part, the factory owners outlined the operational challenges facing their sector due to the ban, urging authorities to assess its economic impact on local factories and their sustainability.

//Petra// AF