Amman, Sept. 17 (Petra)-- A Jordanian economic delegation concluded its programme of meetings in the Italian city of Milan on Thursday, holding discussions with executives of companies and economic institutions on investment opportunities in the Kingdom, ways to expand partnerships between the two countries, and preparations for active Italian participation in the Jordan–EU Investment Conference.

The intensive two-day program brought together Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan, Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh, Jordan’s Ambassador to Italy Qais Abu Diyeh, and representatives of Jordanian institutions and companies operating in the industrial, commercial, and financial sectors.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Investment on the second day of the visit, the discussions covered opportunities for cooperation in water desalination and treatment, telecommunications and digital connectivity, and industrial sectors, including food industries. The meetings also examined the alignment of these opportunities with Italian companies’ plans for expansion in the region.

A roundtable organised by Italian institutions ANIMA, ANIMP, and Assolombarda served as a key component of the programme. It provided an opportunity to present investment opportunities and discuss the requirements for assessing and implementing projects with companies possessing specialised industrial and engineering capabilities, alongside business meetings to explore partnerships between the private sectors of the two countries.

The discussions focused on combining Italian technology and expertise with Jordanian production capabilities, while exploring opportunities to establish projects that serve the local market and leverage the Kingdom’s strategic location, investment environment, and trade relations to access regional and global markets.

The participation of Jordan’s private sector enabled companies to present successful investment and export experiences, discuss partnership requirements directly with Italian business representatives, and exchange expertise in production and business development.

The programme included meetings with Vesia Italimpianti, a company specialising in water desalination and treatment; RI Group, which operates in prefabricated structures and units; and Sparkle, a telecommunications and digital connectivity company. Meetings were also held with representatives of Italian business institutions and TUTTOFOOD, a trade exhibition specialising in food and beverages.

Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan affirmed that expanding economic cooperation between Jordan and Italy is based on shared values and well-established political and economic relations.

She underscored the importance of strengthening partnerships between the private sectors of the two countries and leveraging the complementary advantages and capabilities of both sides to develop projects that address development priorities and serve mutual interests.

Toukan added that Jordan is moving forward with the implementation of its development and economic plans, including strategic projects and programmes supporting growth and infrastructure development. This, she noted, is opening broader avenues for investment and cooperation with Italian companies and enabling the use of their expertise in projects delivering shared economic and development returns.

For his part, Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh said that Jordan is a stable and reliable partner for European companies, particularly Italian firms, and a gateway to expanding their operations into regional markets.

He noted that the opportunities discussed aim to establish productive and service-oriented activities that combine commercial viability with knowledge transfer, increased exports, and the creation of high-quality employment opportunities.

Abu Ghazaleh said the diversity of participating companies and institutions allows investment opportunities to be explored through multiple avenues, including project development, technology supply, and the advancement of production-related services, in line with each company’s capabilities, plans, and target markets.

He invited Italian companies and institutions to participate in the Jordan–EU Investment Conference, scheduled to be held at the Dead Sea on Nov. 19 under the Royal patronage, and to explore its investment opportunities through sector-specific and business-to-business meetings.

Over the course of two days, the delegation’s programme also included meetings with Italian industrial and technology companies and a visit to the MADE Smart Manufacturing Centre, as part of efforts to strengthen Jordan’s position as an investment destination and a production and export hub for regional markets.

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