TJBA elects new head; calls for expanding Jordanian-Turkish trade ties

Amman, October 27 (Petra) – The newly elected Board of Directors of
the Turkish-Jordanian Business Association (TJBA) has unanimously
picked Salim Al-Dada as its president for the new term, while Jamal
Fraiz will serve as vice chairman.

During its first meeting held Monday evening following its election
by acclamation, the board also appointed Bilal Shawr as Secretary,
Muhieddin Abu Laghd as Treasurer, and Ayman Abdel Hamid, Ayham Fakhr
al-Din, and attorney Tariq Al-Far as board members.

In its annual meeting, the association’s General Assembly discussed
its operational priorities and strategic focus for the coming period.

These efforts aim to strengthen economic, commercial, and investment
relations between Jordan and Türkiye, while expanding cooperation
between the two nations’ business communities.

According to an association statement issued on Tuesday, the meeting
called for continuing to solidify commercial and investment ties,
exploring opportunities for joint ventures, and overcoming obstacles
facing investors.

The discussion also highlighted the need to broaden communication
channels between Jordanian and Turkish companies to serve their
shared economic interests.

Established in 2023, the association comprises businesspeople and
investors from various economic sectors, Turkish companies operating
or investing in the Kingdom, Jordanian firms with an interest in the
Turkish market, and Turkish firms interested in the Jordanian market,
all aiming to foster economic partnerships and build sustainable
commercial and investment relations.

//Petra//AG