Prime Minister highlights strong Jordanian-Iraqi ties

Prime Minister Abdullah Abdullah Ensour on Monday, met with President of the Iraqi Business Council Majid Al Saadi and the accompanying delegation that included representatives of the Iraqi Lower House of Parliament and private sector associations and societies who are meeting in Amman to establish an Iraqi economic forum.

At the meeting, which was attended by State Minister for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani, and State Minister for Political and Parliamentary Affairs Khaled Kalaldeh, Ensour highlighted the strong ties between Jordan and Iraq as well as Jordan's keenness to maintain strong relations with the neighboring country and not interfere in Arab countries' internal affairs.

The prime minister said that all segments of the Iraqi society are welcomed to do business and invest in the Kingdom, noting that the government is ready to provide all facilities to Iraqis including businessmen.

Ensour said that the Jordanian economic and banking is open and safe, adding that no corruption cases have been reported over the past five years, and that the government is proud of its achievements in fighting corruption.

President of the Iraqi Business Council praised the support provided by the Jordanian government to Iraqi businessmen and investors. He said the forum aims to unify efforts of the Iraqi private sector to address economic challenges resulting from the decline in fuel prices that increased budget deficit.

Source : Petra