A Jordanian industrial delegation participated in the Iraqi-Jordanian Business Forum in Baghdad on Saturday, under the theme 'Solar Energy: A Regional Partnership Towards a Sustainable Future.' Fathi Jaghbir, Chairman of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, stated that the forum provided an important platform for exploring joint trade partnerships and complementary industries between both countries.

The delegation held meetings with senior Iraqi officials to discuss industrial and economic cooperation, including customs tariffs, protection laws for Iraqi products, and developments in the work of the joint committee between the two states.

Both sides agreed to hold a joint meeting to coordinate efforts and resolve outstanding issues related to the economic agreement, particularly regarding customs duties on certain Jordanian goods.

Discussions with Iraqi Minister of Trade Atheer Ghurairi focused on increasing mutual trade exchange, easing the flow of goods, and encouraging joint investments.

Currently, Jordan's annual exports to Iraq are valued at approximately $1 billion and are expected to rise with closer coordination between Amman and the industrial sector.

The delegation also emphasized the need for upcoming joint discussions to address administrative and logistical challenges, paving the way for the completion of the long-planned joint industrial zone along the Jordanian-Iraqi border.