Amman, Sept. 10 (Petra) — Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Guo Wei
outlined plans to expand bilateral economic ties and follow up on the
outcomes of His Majesty King Abdullah II’s recent visit to China
during a panel discussion hosted by the Jordanian Economic Forum
(JEF).

The session was chaired by Senator Issa Murad, a JEF board member,
with the participation of JEF Chairman Kheir Abu Salik, board
members, and general assembly representatives.

Guo announced that Chinese commercial, investment, and tourism
delegations from various provinces and municipalities will visit
Jordan in the coming days to translate the royal visit’s outcomes
into practical cooperation.

He expressed Beijing’s readiness to deepen communication with
Jordanian entities seeking to collaborate with Chinese firms and
investors, noting that contacts are underway in both countries to
accelerate the implementation of agreements.

The ambassador highlighted the significance of the royal visit, which
coincides with the strategic partnership entering its second decade
since 2015 and precedes next year’s 50th anniversary of diplomatic
relations established in 1977.

Discussions between His Majesty King Abdullah and Chinese leadership
covered shared interests, demonstrating alignment between China’s
modernization efforts and Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision, Guo
said.

He reiterated China’s willingness to transfer expertise and
technology to support Jordan’s modernization agenda, emphasizing
support for the second executive program of the Economic
Modernization Vision.

Reviewing the king’s itinerary in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing,
Guo noted Shenzhen’s transformation into a major economic center with
a gross domestic product reaching nearly $500 billion in 2025. He
suggested Jordan could draw on Shenzhen’s experience to build a new
green, environmentally friendly city powered by renewable energy.

Addressing automotive issues, Guo said he is following up on
mechanical faults involving the sudden stalling of certain Chinese
vehicles to ensure proper resolution.

Abu Salik emphasized that nearly 50 years of diplomatic relations
provide a strong foundation to expand economic cooperation, adding
that the royal visit reflected Jordan’s interest in leveraging
Chinese technological and economic expertise.

To address the trade imbalance between the two countries, Abu Salik
called for increasing the added value of Chinese investments in
Jordan, particularly in technology.

Senator Murad urged major Chinese corporations to expand their
presence in Jordan and utilize its trade agreements, pointing to
opportunities in transport, education, and information technology.

He also inquired about progress on implementing the Belt and Road
Initiative memorandum of understanding into joint projects.

//Petra// AF