Amman, Sept. 16 (Petra) -- A Jordanian economic delegation began an important economic tour in Milan, Italy, on Wednesday, holding a series of meetings aimed at attracting investment, expanding industrial and trade partnerships between the two countries, and preparing for active Italian participation in the Jordan-European Investment Conference.
According to a statement by the Ministry of Investment, the delegation, comprising Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan, Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh, Jordanian Ambassador to Italy Qais Abu Daieh, and representatives of the Jordanian private sector, held meetings with executives from Italian industrial and technology companies and institutions. The talks focused on linking their expansion plans with investment opportunities available in Jordan.
The meetings brought together companies with specialized production and technological expertise and institutions representing a broad network of Italian businesses and a smart manufacturing center. They provided an opportunity to discuss investment requirements ranging from technology and skills to production facilities and support services, as well as explore areas of cooperation that could enhance the competitiveness of companies in both countries.
The participation of private-sector representatives and several major Jordanian production companies allowed them to showcase successful investment and export experiences, discuss partnership requirements directly with their Italian counterparts, and explore joint projects that could capitalize on Jordan's position as a production and export hub and gateway to regional markets.
The tour included meetings with executives and representatives of Italian companies, including Pometon, which specializes in advanced metal industries; Esapharma, a pharmaceutical manufacturer; Bel, a real estate development and logistics facilities company; and Almaviva, a digital solutions provider. The talks focused on opportunities for production and service cooperation with Jordanian companies.
The delegation also met with Alvise Biffi, president of Assolombarda, the Association of Industrial Companies of Lombardy, to discuss ways to strengthen ties between the two business communities and encourage participation in the Jordan-European Investment Conference.
It also visited the MADE Competence Center Industria 4.0 at Politecnico di Milano to discuss cooperation in production modernisation, training and technology transfer.
The delegation took part in a business meeting organized by the Ministry of Investment with executives from Italian companies and institutions to discuss investment, partnership, and financing opportunities.
Toukan stressed the importance of the tour in expanding cooperation between Jordanian and Italian institutions in priority areas and translating it into programs, investments, and projects aligned with the objectives of the Economic Modernization Vision and serving the mutual interests of the two countries.
She said the meetings would strengthen technical cooperation and the exchange of expertise between economic institutions in the two friendly countries. The participation of the private sector, she added, gave the tour a practical dimension through direct engagement between companies, paving the way for turning understandings into productive partnerships that leverage the complementary capabilities of both sides and deliver tangible economic and development returns.
Abu Ghazaleh said Jordan offered a stable investment environment and a reliable partnership, adding that its investment value extended beyond its domestic market to opportunities for accessing regional and global markets, supported by its geographic location, trade agreements, skilled workforce, and private-sector network.
He said the Economic Modernization Vision had established a clear path for growth, with programs and priorities enabling investors to identify opportunities and plan for the long term.
The Ministry of Investment, he added, continued to work within this framework to turn opportunities into productive projects by improving service efficiency, streamlining procedures, and following up on companies' needs as they establish, operate, and expand their businesses.
Abu Ghazaleh also pointed to opportunities for integration with the European private sector, particularly Italian companies, in specialized industries, technology and production-related services. He invited Italian companies to participate in the Jordan-European Investment Conference, scheduled to be held at the Dead Sea on Nov. 19 under royal patronage, and to explore opportunities through sector-specific and business-to-business meetings with project owners, government entities, and financing institutions to discuss partnership, financing, and implementation requirements directly.
Abu Daieh, for his part, stressed the importance of building on the longstanding relations between Jordan and Italy. He said the embassy was committed to maintaining engagement with the Italian business community and following up on the outcomes of the meetings in coordination with the relevant authorities, in a way that supports sustainable partnerships and strengthens Italian participation in the Jordan-European Investment Conference.
The delegation will continue its economic tour in Milan on Thursday, promoting investment opportunities in Jordan and strengthening partnerships between the Jordanian and Italian business sectors.
//Petra// AF
