Danish companies see opportunities in Jordan

AMMAN — Danish companies say they found "great opportunities" in the Jordanian markets during a recent tour of the Kingdom. 

“This was a great visit to Jordan. It gave us networks and special insights into which problems that need to be solved. I will bring this with me back home," said Kim Skibsted, director of pump manufacturer Grundfos.

"Then we have to decide, how we in the best possible way will develop our cooperation with partners, especially civil society organisations," Skibsted added, according to a statement by the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) which organised the visit.

Thirteen Danish companies, two universities, a civil society organisation and the Danish ministry of foreign affairs travelled across Jordan to find opportunities in the market and ways to deliver solutions to refugee camps and host communities, the confederation said in a statement. 

DI Deputy Director General Thomas Bustrup said cooperation between businesses, civil society and government could help to solve complex challenges.

“It takes all parties to engage in solution-oriented partnerships with respect for the values and the purpose of the various parties. The Danish culture with a high degree of trust between the parties gives the opportunity to take the lead in promoting this development,” he said.