Economic Event: IBC Participation in the Jordanian – Cypriot – Greek Business Forum

Upon an invitation extended by the Jordanian Chamber of Commerce, IBC Board member Mr. Mekki Al-Faiz, IBC member Mr. Muhammad Shanshal and IBC CEO took part in the activities of the Jordanian – Cypriot – Greek Business Forum held on Sunday April 14th, 2019 at Amman Four Seasons Hotel.

On behalf of IBC, Board member Mr. Mekki Al-Faiz participated in a session entitled “Jordan : A Gateway to Access the Iraqi Market” in the fields of supply, reconstruction and building, during which session, the current reality of relations and future prospects were discussed.

Mr. Al-Faiz talked about the importance of the Iraqi markets and the need for Iraq at the moment to rebuild especially after the elimination of forces of evil and darkness (Daesh), stressing that the security situation in Iraq is much better and called upon the private sector in Jordan, Greece and Cyprus to strengthen the economic relations with the Iraqi private sector.

Mr. Al-Faiz further stressed the depth of the historic bonds and relations between Iraq and Jordan, lauding the support and patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II extended to Iraqi investors and community in Jordan.

He also reviewed the activities of IBC, the volume of Iraqi investments in Jordan, expressing IBC readiness to collaborate with Arab and foreign companies to enter the Iraqi market, calling upon all companies to benefit from the facilities provided by Jordan for exports to Iraq through Aqaba Port.

A number of ministers, officials and businessmen from the three countries participated in the Forum.