AMMAN — The Jordanian-Turkish Business Council at the Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA) has discussed plans to activate its operations and enhance its programmes in the coming period.

 

During the meeting, council members also explored holding a business session in the third quarter of this year, aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between the private sectors of both countries, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

 

JBA Chairman Ayman Alawneh said the Jordanian-Turkish Business Council is one of the most active bodies due to its role in developing economic, trade, and investment ties between Jordan and Turkey, as well as opening new avenues of collaboration between the two business communities.

 

Alawneh highlighted the importance of building on existing economic relations, increasing trade volume, and attracting high-quality investments, in line with opportunities in the Jordanian and Turkish markets.

 

He noted that expanding joint economic cooperation is particularly crucial in light of regional developments and emerging opportunities, including potential access to Syrian markets under suitable economic and trade conditions.

 

He also identified promising sectors in Jordan for joint cooperation, including minerals and gold, garments, tourism, chemical industries and food processing, stressing that these areas possess competitive advantages to attract investments and strengthen production partnerships.

 

Vice Chairman of the Jordanian-Turkish Business Council from Turkey, Turker Karahasan, underscored the importance of continuing to develop bilateral economic relations and enhancing communication channels between the private sectors to boost trade and joint investments.

 

Karahasan added that capitalising on available opportunities, overcoming challenges to trade and investment, and fostering long-term strategic partnerships are essential for mutual growth.

 

Council members reaffirmed the body’s vital role in promoting economic relations between Jordan and Turkey. They emphasised the need to activate its programmes, expand cooperation, increase trade exchanges, and explore new investment prospects.

 

The members also called for continuous coordination and the formulation of an executive action plan to strengthen the Jordanian-Turkish economic partnership and open broader horizons for future collaboration, Petra reported.