The King casts a keynote speech at the London Initiative Conference and invites investors to take advantage of Jordan's competitive opportunities and advantages 

King: Thanks and appreciation to the Jordanians and Jordanians thanks to their steadfastness and determination, Jordan has always been able to stand strong and arrogant in the face of external storms. 

The king: Over the past two decades, no one has witnessed the power of the people and prevented them, as they have experienced. 

The King: The relationship between Jordan and the United Kingdom is a strong friendship between two partner countries. 

* King: Despite all the challenges, Jordan remained strong, a symbol of the values that our world needs. 

King: Jordan has made a profound and comprehensive review of its economic agenda to strategically refocus on its competitive advantages. 

Al-Rae - London His Majesty King Abdullah II called on investors and the business community in the world to take advantage of the competitive opportunities and advantages offered by the Jordanian economy from qualified and ambitious human resources and a strategic location that serves as a meeting point for continents and international markets. 

In a keynote speech at the London Initiative conference, King Abdullah said that the various trade agreements signed by Jordan enable its companies to reach the markets of one billion consumers around the world, pointing out that Jordan's international respect is the cornerstone of solid trade relations. 

Then the full text of the speech delivered by His Majesty the King at the London Initiative Conference in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah: 

“In the name of Allah the Merciful 

HE Minister of Development Benny Mordant, 

Your Excellences, 

Dear partners and friends, 

thank you. I am happy to be with you today. The relationship between Jordan and the United Kingdom is a strong friendship between two partner countries, who over the years have realized that they can rely on each other in different circumstances; our friendship has continued in times of prosperity and intensity. I appreciate the positions and commitment of the United Kingdom and the great efforts of all those who contributed to the organization of this Conference. 

I would also like to thank all those who joined us and attended the Conference. Representatives from 60 countries and major international institutions, leaders of international financial institutions and the private sector are gathered here today. Your participation is a clear message of support that the world recognizes the importance of a strong and prosperous Jordan. 

And thanks and appreciation to Jordanians and Jordanians; thanks to their steadfastness and determination, Jordan has always been able to stand strong and lofty in the face of external storms. This steadfastness and determination are at the same time the source of promising and similar opportunities before us. Jordan's youth in particular have a leading role, and I am pleased to see a group of promising young Jordanians in this important conference. 

My friends, 

I know that today's meetings focus in detail on the economic opportunities in Jordan. So let me talk a bit about the importance of what you are doing. 

Jordan's commitment to reforms has borne fruit, and we have been affected by the global financial crisis, followed by multiple shocks that have affected world energy prices and sources. The unrest in the region has also disrupted major trade routes and cut off power supplies. The challenges and consequences for Jordan have increased as a result of the Syrian refugee crisis, an international responsibility whose members have not been fairly distributed, with the exception of a limited number of our international partners. 

Despite all of these challenges, Jordan remains immune, strong and a symbol of the values our world needs: mutual respect, moderation, determination and determination, and human dignity for all. We welcomed the desperate refugees and extended them a helping hand, as we have always done. We have taken difficult and responsible measures to address the enormous pressures on our economy and our balance. 

But we will not be able to reach the promising future, which we know is possible, with slow economic growth. It will not provide jobs and will not secure the decent living that Jordanians desire and deserve, especially after making great sacrifices. The support of our people will increase Jordan's resolve to continue its positive and constructive international role in the ongoing work for peace, interfaith harmony and development in the region and the world. 

This is why Jordan has made a profound and comprehensive review of its economic agenda to strategically refocus on its competitive advantages, particularly the great capabilities of our ambitious youth. As well as Jordan's strategic location as a point of convergence between continents and markets, as well as the international respect it enjoys, which is the cornerstone of our established trade relations and the numerous free trade agreements we enjoy. 

As you will see and hear throughout the day, our economic strategy gives priority to service sectors that rely on skilled Jordanian manpower, and has tremendous potential to grow and provide wage jobs that ensure a decent life for Jordanians and meet their basic needs, as well as benefiting from the various trade agreements signed by Jordan to enable Its companies have access to markets with a billion consumers around the world. We are also working hard to shift to alternative energy production by taking advantage of Jordan's advantages in solar and wind power. By next year, we are expected to generate one fifth of our energy needs from renewable energy sources. All these steps will stimulate economic activity and create jobs. 

Jordan has already embarked on further reforms to create a business-stimulating environment, and we are continuously working with the international community to provide financial flexibility for economic growth; access to concessional financing is essential. 

Our economic strategy extends over five years to ensure sustainability and sustainability. We will not wait for the current conditions to blow out on their own. Today, you will learn about ready-to-invest projects provided by an institutional project preparation mechanism, a Jordanian effort in partnership with IFC to identify viable projects, as well as the required legal and financial structure that investors seek. 

My friends, 

This conference marks the beginning of a new program and effort for economic growth in Jordan. When you seek to realize the hopes of the new generation by helping young people build a bright future, you are creating the conditions for building a stable and ethical global economy, which depends the future of all. 

If you think that I am talking to you today as a defender of Jordan, you have become. 

Over the past two decades, no one has witnessed and been prevented by popular power. I listened to Jordanian families and saw how dedicated they were to their work, generosity, and determination. I have never seen one of my country's beautiful landscapes and witnessed its diversity as I have seen and witnessed. I saw our cities being renewed by creative development projects [such as the Abdali Project in Oman], and I saw solar and wind projects opening up renewable energy horizons. I visited the five world heritage sites in our country, which attract tourists from the region and the world. I saw the proximity of our lush green farms and our port, which is now receiving trans-ocean vessels. I met with thousands of Jordanian young men and women who work for our future. Some of them are young computer programmers who master Arabic and English, lead the region in the telecommunications sector and produce Arabic content on the Internet, including business men and women who contribute to building local, regional and global markets. The Middle East's first flashlight, and many other young leaders and innovators. And all of them are eager to work with you. 

My friends, 

In fact, if you have not visited Jordan recently, you have not really seen it. So, I invite you all to visit us to share a bright future. 

Economic leadership, by nature, is linked to the ability to anticipate the future. And your participation in this conference by presenting future visions that send a strong message of hope to our peoples. This conference carries the slogan "Growth and Opportunity". I invite you to translate this slogan into your actions and efforts on this day and in the next days. I wish you success and success. 

Thank you".

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