Panel meets to follow up on London conference

AMMAN – Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour on Tuesday headed a meeting of the higher ministerial committee to follow up on the outcomes of the Jordan Compact, the document Amman produced at February’s donor conference in London.

The committee was briefed by Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Imad Fakhoury on the progress and the follow-ups carried by the concerned parties to fulfill the pledges listed in the Jordan Compact, which was endorsed during the London conference to reduce the impact of hosting the Syrian refugees.

Fakhoury pointed out the progress in negotiations with the EU especially simplifying the rules of origin for Jordanian products, increasing the number of industrial and development zones  designated to manufacture products bound for Europe and expanding the lists of goods that can be exported to EU markets.

Ensour stressed that the follow-up mission is labelled as a top priority and needs continuous and consistent efforts to achieve the end goals. 

The premier said that the most important achievement is simplifying the rules of origin because it will contribute to strengthening national industries, increasing exports and attracting more local and foreign investment.