Pakistan-Jordan agree to sign Free Trade Agreement
Associated Press of Pakistan | 3 Feb 09
Pakistan-Jordan agree to sign Free Trade Agreement
ISLAMABAD, Feb. 3 (APP): Pakistan and Jordan have agreed to sign Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to deepen their existing economic and trade relations. A Pakistan delegation will visit Jordan in March this year to formally start negotiation to this effect. This reflects the strong desire of their respective governments, bringing their economic ties at par with excellent diplomatic partnership.
The two countries are moving ahead on a fast track to broaden their multi-dimensional strategic partnership, particularly in defence production and business sectors, said Ambassador of Jordan Dr. Saleh Ahmad Al-Jawarneh who called on President Asif Ali Zardari here.
He told APP that President Zardari has accepted the invitation for participating in the meeting of World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled to take place in Jordan from May 15 to 17, and expressed his desire to bringing their ties to a new height, meeting the common aspirations of their people.
The invitation was extended to him on behalf of King Abdullah bin Al-Hussain. The Ambassador said that WEF moot will offer a fresh outlook at new economic opportunities and on the evolving political challenges in the region.
Terming, his meeting with President Zardari as highly productive and cordial, the Ambassador said there is a strong will on the level of the present government to consolidate its country’s interaction with the Muslim world.
During the meeting, he said he conveyed good wishes of the King of Jordan to the President, the government and the people of Pakistan.
President Asif Ali Zardari thanked the Jordanian King for inviting him to the WEF. He also conveyed his good wishes and of the people of Pakistan to the Jordanian King and the people. He said he found President Zardari very keen in cementing their bilateral ties.
To a question, Dr. Saleh Ahmad Al-Jawarneh said he was highly confident that their relationship will get further boost in the years to come in all fields, including defence production, science and technology, agriculture and textile.
The Kingdom of Jordan attaches great importance to its socio-economic partnership with Pakistan. “We welcome the Pakistani side to seek profitable business and investment opportunities in Jordan”.
It is most fortunate for the countries that such conditions exist and continue to be strengthened as the two nations maintain their historical friendship and association, a testament to the superb leadership of King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein and his Pakistani leaders, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani.
Recalling his close personal attachment with Pakistan, Dr. Saleh Ahmed Al-Jawarneh said he had the distinction, completing his Graduation and Master’s Degree qualifications from Karachi University. Then from 1987 to 1992, he had the honour to serve as a Junior Diplomat and Deputy Head of Mission (DHM) of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Islamabad.
