Amman, July 13 (Petra) — Chief Executive Officer of the Jordan
Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) Abdul Wahab Rawad and Egyptian
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi discussed
opportunities to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in
phosphate fertilizer production and mining industries.

The meeting focused on developing partnerships between Jordan and
Egypt by building on the two countries’ phosphate resources,
technical capabilities and experience in mining-related industries,
with the aim of enhancing economic cooperation and creating greater
value from available resources.

Rawad highlighted the longstanding relations between Jordan and Egypt
and affirmed JPMC’s interest in expanding cooperation in phosphate
and mining industries.

He noted that the company is working to broaden partnerships with
Arab and friendly countries and enhance cooperation in the mining
sector to support Jordan’s economy and strengthen the role of
phosphate industries as an important contributor to national
development.

Rawad also reviewed the development of Jordan’s phosphate industry,
including the company’s production and sales achievements despite
regional challenges. He praised Egypt’s efforts to advance its mining
sector and promote cooperation among Arab countries in this field.

Badawi outlined Egypt’s strategy to increase the value generated from
phosphate resources through expanding processing industries,
particularly phosphate fertilizer and phosphoric acid production. He
said these efforts are aimed at increasing the mining sector’s
contribution to the economy and improving its ability to attract
investment.

He added that reforms in Egypt’s mining sector, including updates to
regulations and measures to improve the investment environment, are
intended to support integrated industrial projects and ensure more
efficient use of mineral resources.

The two sides agreed to maintain coordination between technical teams
to explore areas of cooperation, develop practical mechanisms, and
pursue joint projects that support mutual interests and strengthen
collaboration in mining industries.

//Petra//WH