Amman, May 28 (Petra) – Mayor of Greater Amman, Yousef Shawarbeh, met on Wednesday with a delegation from the Jordanian-Turkish Business Council to discuss enhancing cooperation and joint action mechanisms for development projects aimed at serving the capital and boosting its investment appeal.

According to a statement by the Greater Amman Municipality, the Turkish delegation’s visit was part of a series of meetings organized by the Jordanian Businessmen Association in partnership with the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEIK).

During the meeting, held at Al Hussein Cultural Center, Shawarbeh highlighted the strong historical ties between Jordan and Türkiye across various sectors.

He noted that the Municipality has established the "Amman Vision" group, comprising three companies Amman Vision for Transport, Amman Vision for Investment and Development, and Amman Vision for Waste Treatment and Recycling serving as the Municipality’s investment and development arm.

Shawarbeh said that the Municipality’s projects align with the Economic Modernization Vision, contributing to investment growth. He highlighted the incentives offered to investors and pointed to ongoing cooperation with Türkiye in public transport development, particularly in bus procurement and operation.

Turkish Ambassador to Amman Yakup Cayamazo?lu extended his congratulations on the occasion of Jordan's 79th Independence Day, commending the strength of Jordanian-Turkish ties and the Municipality’s role in creating an attractive investment climate, especially in public transport and waste recycling.

Chairman of the Council, Levent Birant, noted that the Council was established in 2019 in Amman, a capital distinguished by security and stability, offering a safe environment for investments in vital sectors such as transportation and telecommunications.

Director General of the Jordanian Businessmen Association Tariq Hijazi underlined the appeal of Jordan’s investment environment and expressed interest in expanding investment opportunities, particularly in real estate development.

//Petra// AJ

28/05/2025 14:21:52