Amman, Aug. 14 (Petra) – Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) First Vice Chairman Nabil Khatib, meeting Colombia’s non-resident ambassador to Jordan, Edwin Ostos Alfonso, called for expanding Jordan–Colombia economic and trade relations and exploring new markets and nontraditional investments that serve both countries.

According to an ACC statement, and in the presence of Second Vice Chairman Bahjat Hamdan, Khatib highlighted Jordan’s role as a regional hub that can boost the reach of Colombian products and services in Middle East markets. He noted bilateral trade totaled about JD29 million last year, including JD28 million in Jordanian imports, mainly meat and food products.

Khatib said that the ACC is ready to facilitate B2B meetings, trade delegations, and data-sharing to build effective partnerships.

Alfonso expressed Colombia’s interest in deepening economic ties and removing barriers to trade and investment. He said Colombia plans to open an official diplomatic mission in Amman to enhance relations and consular and commercial services.

He invited the ACC to participate in an economic forum in Colombia in mid-2026 to explore opportunities and enable direct dialogue among private-sector leaders, and emphasized signing an MoU between the ACC and its Colombian counterpart to launch broader cooperation.

Hamdan urged stronger tourism links and coordination among tour operators to promote both destinations. He pointed to tourism, pharmaceuticals, education, and renewable energy as promising fields, stressing Jordan’s value as a gateway to MENA markets.

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14/08/2025 14:52:03