AMMAN — The Jordan-EU Investment Conference represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen the economic partnership between Jordan and the EU and translate it into productive and service-sector investments that stimulate growth, create jobs and boost exports, Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) Management Committee Chairman Mohammed Abu Odeh.

 

Speaking to the Jordan News Agency, Petra, on Saturday, Abu Odeh said the conference aims to shift bilateral economic ties from traditional trade towards long-term investment and production and service-sector partnerships.

 

He noted that the conference offers more than 40 investment opportunities worth over $15 billion, with more than 700 investors, business leaders and decision-makers expected to participate.

 

Jordanian exports to EU countries rose by 11.4 per cent during the first eight months of 2026, reaching JD411 million, compared with JD369 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Meanwhile, imports fell by 7 per cent to JD1.942 billion, narrowing the trade deficit to JD1.531 billion.

 

Abu Odeh called on European companies to establish manufacturing, assembly, packaging, distribution and support-service partnerships with the Jordanian private sector rather than relying solely on exports of finished goods.

 

He noted that the EU's 3 billion euro financial and investment package for 2025-2027 supports economic projects and improvements to the business environment.

 

Highlighting Jordan's strategic location and network of trade agreements, Abu Odeh said the Kingdom is well positioned to serve as a regional hub for warehousing, supply chains, information technology, digital services, e-commerce, tourism, logistics and finance.

 

He added that bilateral trade in services reached 1.8 billion euro in 2024, comprising 700 million euro in Jordanian service exports and 1.1 billion euro in European service imports.

 

Abu Odeh affirmed the chamber's commitment to expanding cooperation with European chambers of commerce, organising business meetings and trade missions, and addressing challenges facing the private sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises.