Jordan-Greece business forum commences Tuesday

AMMAN – The Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) will host on Tuesday the Jordanian-Greek Business Forum that seeks to increase bilateral of goods. According to a statement issued by ACI, a delegation from companies in Greece will take part in the event, which will also see the participation of a large number of Jordanian manufacturers.

On Saturday JCI Chairman Ziad Homsi met with Greek Ambassador in Jordan Maria Louisa Marinakis to discuss preparations for the forum, which is organised in cooperation with the Amman Chamber of Commerce. Homsi stressed the importance of the Greek market to Jordanian products as the European country can be a gateway to the Balkan region markets.

Homsi described the current economic relations between the two countries as still less than expectations, indicating that Jordanian exports to Greece stood at $5 million only in 2015, while imports reached $41 million.