Amman, July 22 (Petra) -- Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Senator Khalil Al-Haj Tawfiq met Wednesday with Georgian Ambassador to Jordan Archil Dzuliashvili to discuss expanding bilateral economic and commercial cooperation between the business communities of both nations.
According to a JCC statement, the meeting addressed strategies to increase bilateral trade volume, foster direct linkages between private sector organizations, and establish regular information exchanges regarding available investment opportunities.
Discussions covered joint potential across key sectors, including tourism, services, information technology, higher education, and agriculture.
Al-Haj Tawfiq highlighted the promising prospects for economic collaboration, emphasizing the need for intensified delegation visits and joint trade exhibitions.
He proposed signing a formal cooperation agreement with the Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and establishing a joint Jordanian-Georgian Business Council to provide a structured institutional framework for private sector engagement.
Highlighting Jordan’s strategic location and network of free trade agreements, Al-Haj Tawfiq positioned the Kingdom as a regional trade gateway for Georgian enterprises. He affirmed the JCC’s readiness to host prospective Georgian investors and provide detailed insights into investment landscapes across the country.
Ambassador Dzuliashvili expressed Tbilisi's keen interest in developing ties with Jordan, pointing to significant potential for growth in trade and mutual investment. He underscored the strategic importance of establishing a direct, scheduled airline route between both countries to facilitate tourism and commercial movement, noting that current flights operated by private Jordanian carriers remain insufficient to meet growing demand.
The ambassador noted that Georgia hosts a substantial number of Jordanian medical students alongside thousands of annual Jordanian tourists. He confirmed that the embassy will collaborate with the JCC to facilitate business match-making and provide market intelligence to both commercial sectors.
Dzuliashvili extended an invitation to Al-Haj Tawfiq to lead a Jordanian trade delegation to Georgia. Both sides agreed to convene a virtual joint meeting next month--involving the JCC, the Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Jordanian Embassy in Baku, and the Georgian Embassy in Amman--to finalize a strategic economic roadmap.
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