Aqaba, Aug. 6 (Petra) — Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority
(ASEZA) Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Investment Mohammad Abu
Omar held talks with Patrick Chow, Economic Counselor at the U.S.
Embassy in the Kingdom, on strengthening economic and commercial
cooperation and broadening investment partnerships in the Aqaba
Special Economic Zone.

Abu Omar said ASEZA is continuing to enhance its investment
environment through a combination of incentives and flexible
legislation designed to provide investors with an attractive and
secure business climate. He added that Aqaba’s integrated port system
serves as Jordan’s main gateway to the Red Sea, supporting trade and
logistics while providing access to Gulf and regional markets and
creating investment opportunities across a range of economic sectors.

Chow said the Aqaba Special Economic Zone offers a number of
investment advantages, citing its strategic location and developed
infrastructure. He added that the United States is keen to advance
commercial diplomacy and encourage greater U.S. investment in Jordan
in a way that supports the interests of both countries.

The meeting was part of ASEZA’s efforts to strengthen economic ties
with international partners and promote investment opportunities in
value-added sectors, supporting economic development goals and
reinforcing Aqaba’s position as a regional center for investment,
trade and logistics services.

//Petra//WH