Jordan Times
Friday - Saturday, November 23 -24, 2001
Jordan, Germany discuss trade cooperation
AMMAN (JT) — A German delegation representing the Federal State of North-Rhine-Westphalia on Thursday met with government officials and discussed cooperation in tourism and trade sectors.The delegation, headed by President of the Parliament Ulrich Schmidt, met with Ministers of Trade Salah Bashir and Industry and Ministers of Tourism Talib Rifai.
They also met with members of the Jordanian German Business Council (JGBC) where the two sides reviewed coordination between the private sectors in the two countries and efforts to launch joint ventures especially in the water and energy sectors.
Chairman of the JGBC Khaldoun Abu Hassan said that a large German delegation is expected to visit Jordan next April to learn about business opportunities in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone.