Amman, June 8 (Petra) — His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a
meeting with economic figures on Monday, emphasised the national
economy’s demonstrated ability to withstand and effectively overcome
crises.

During the meeting, held at Al Husseiniya Palace, His Majesty said
that despite the turmoil in the region, Jordan has consolidated its
stability and strategic position, adding that the Kingdom’s stability
is a key factor in attracting investment.

The King highlighted the current phase of development in Jordan,
technological advancements, and continuous efforts to implement the
Economic Modernisation Vision’s projects and initiatives to stimulate
investment and create jobs.

His Majesty noted the importance of promoting local participation in
the implementation of megaprojects, and adopting a participatory
approach based on engaging with experts and leveraging their
expertise.

The meeting also covered developments in the region, with the King
stressing the need to capitalise on the opportunities presented by
upcoming regional connectivity projects, given their potential to
strengthen economic cooperation and integration with countries in the
region and internationally.

For their part, the attendees discussed economic opportunities and
challenges locally and regionally, the role of fiscal and monetary
policies in promoting economic stability, and the importance of
harnessing technology to empower young people for the future.

Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh attended the
meeting.

//Petra// NQ