Amman, May 14 (Petra) – The Jordanian-Emirati Parliamentary Committee, chaired by MP Ahmad Asha, met on Wednesday with the Chargé d’Affaires of the UAE Embassy in Jordan, Hamad Al Matrooshi, to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly at the parliamentary level.

Asha highlighted the deep-rooted Jordanian-Emirati ties under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, praising the strong progress in relations across various sectors.

He underscored the potential for increased cooperation in agriculture and investment, noting Jordan’s strong capabilities in the agricultural sector and its favorable investment environment. He affirmed the committee’s commitment to facilitating Emirati investments and coordinating with relevant authorities to remove any obstacles.

Matrooshi, for his part, expressed appreciation for the close ties between the two nations and affirmed the UAE’s commitment to expanding cooperation, particularly in parliamentary and investment fields.

He noted that the UAE welcomes Jordanian investors and offers full support through a specialized economic team at the embassy. He also emphasized the importance of backing Emirati investors operating in Jordan and expanding cooperation in agriculture, industry, and trade.

Committee members Naseem Abbadi, Ayman Badadweh, Abdul Nasser Khasawneh, and Ayman Abu Hanieh commended the level of bilateral relations and stressed the need to enhance joint investments, especially in agriculture, which they identified as a key pillar of regional food security.

Both sides concluded the meeting by reaffirming their commitment to continued dialogue and coordination to deepen the fraternal partnership and advance shared interests.

//Petra// AO
14/05/2025 13:56:31