25-May-2019

The head of the Amman and Jordan
Chambers of Industry, Eng. Fathi al-Jaghbir, said that Jordan has become a
model of political, economic and social construction despite the difficulties
it faces, especially the scarcity of resources and potentials, and the
political and security turmoil in some neighboring countries .
Al-Jaghbir added that the Hashemite leadership is considered the pioneer of
independence. The late King Hussein laid the foundations of the modern state of
Jordan and created a social fabric that was strengthened by His Majesty King
Abdullah II's efforts to build a national economy capable of keeping pace with
global economies. Employing technology in various aspects of economic activity
and embodying partnership with other countries through free trade agreements.
He explained that industrial exports have grown in recent decades to reach more
than 5 billion dinars, which accounts for more than 90% of national exports.
These exports reach more than 130 countries, which include more than one billion
consumers around the world. The efforts made by the workers in the industrial
sector from the beginning to the present, which led to the achievement of these
achievements, pointing to the diversity and development witnessed by Jordanian
industrial products in various sectors.
He stressed the importance of activating the real partnership between the
public and private sectors, calling on the government to adopt an industrial
development strategy that focuses on marketing and considers the local industry
as a basic pillar of the national economy, especially as it is the sector that
is able to provide job opportunities and reduce poverty and unemployment, in
addition to having great potential to move and stimulate other sectors By
creating productive linkages and helping to promote economic independence and
reduce trade deficit.
Al-Jaghbir said that the industrial sector is participating in the celebration
of its Independence Day to ensure that it continues to exert its utmost efforts
to promote progress and modernity and to respond effectively to His Majesty's
initiatives and visions aimed at strengthening the national economy, improving
living standards and providing a better life for citizens despite the obstacles
and challenges facing this sector in the market. Domestic and export markets.
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