Secretary General of the Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA), Abdul Rahim Baqaei, met Monday with a Welsh government delegation to discuss strengthening economic, trade, and investment ties between Jordan and Wales, and to explore new avenues for cooperation across various sectors.
The delegation included Sarah Taylor, Head of the Welsh Government Regional Office in Dubai, and Phil Taylor, Deputy Director of the Welsh Government Office for the Middle East and North Africa.
Baqaei emphasized the importance of boosting trade and investment exchange and encouraging regular business engagements between the two sides to identify promising opportunities.
He noted that since 2024, the JBA has been linked to the Joint Jordanian-Welsh Business Council, established in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of Wales. This council, he said, has marked a significant milestone in strengthening ties between the business communities of both countries.
He highlighted the need to broaden cooperation to include strategic partnerships with British universities and companies, which would contribute to Jordan’s economic development and technical advancement. Baqaei also pointed to tax incentives and business facilitation measures introduced by the Jordanian government to attract foreign investment, particularly in the services sector.
Sarah Taylor affirmed Wales’ interest in enhancing collaboration with Jordanian private sector institutions and attracting more British investment to the Kingdom. She emphasized the potential for growth in sectors where Jordan has competitive advantages, especially services.
Taylor also noted that the Welsh Government Regional Office is ready to support business ties by facilitating bilateral meetings and providing the JBA with the necessary tools and information to help Jordanian businesses access the Welsh market and benefit from its available opportunities.
