Gov’t working to open new markets in Africa — Ali

AMMAN — ‏Trade Minister Maha Ali on Saturday chaired a meeting to discuss a study on the prospect of Jordanian products finding a market in Africa. A specialised firm funded by USAID conducted the research in cooperation with the Jordan Chamber of Industry, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The minister said the survey is important within the framework of the government’s efforts to find new markets for local products, particularly in African countries and to create the proper conditions to access these markets.

Ali said meetings have been held with African officials towards this end. The study included suggestions to ease export procedures, she added. The minister commended USAID for its support.