High-level meetings with leading financial institutions and global investment funds explore opportunities in energy and strategic projects
U.S. officials highlight Jordan’s investment potential in energy, gas, and infrastructure sectors
Jordan reaffirmed as a regional hub for trade, transportation, energy, logistics, and investment integration
Washington, D.C. – Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh and Minister of Investment Dr. Tareq Abu Ghazaleh held a series of high-level economic and investment meetings in Washington, D.C., aimed at attracting foreign investment and encouraging global institutions and companies to invest in Jordan.
The program, attended by Jordan’s Ambassador to the United States, Dina Kawar, included meetings with officials from the U.S. Department of Energy, as well as discussions with a number of international economic, financial, and investment institutions and companies.
The ministerial delegation met with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Deputy Secretary of Energy James Danly to discuss prospects for strategic cooperation and investment opportunities in the energy sector, including natural gas exploration, mining, strategic minerals, and regional energy interconnection projects.
The delegation also participated in a roundtable hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, bringing together representatives of American companies and institutions. Discussions focused on Jordan’s investment opportunities across various sectors and the Kingdom’s strategic development projects, including the Amra City Project.
During the meetings, Minister Al-Kharabsheh presented investment opportunities in the oil and gas, strategic minerals, and renewable energy sectors, emphasizing Jordan’s continued efforts to strengthen energy security. He highlighted the development program of the Risha Gas Field, which includes drilling up to 80 wells, as well as the planned gas pipeline project connecting the field to the Arab Gas Pipeline.
For his part, Minister of Investment Dr. Tareq Abu Ghazaleh outlined the key pillars of Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision and the regulatory and legislative reforms that have enhanced the competitiveness of the national economy and investment environment. He also showcased major investment opportunities in technology, healthcare, agriculture, transport, tourism, and services.
Participants in the meetings underscored the significance of Jordan’s investment opportunities and expressed growing interest in expanding high-quality U.S. investments in the Kingdom, citing the competitive incentives, advantages, and attractive investment climate available in Jordan.
Jordan’s Role in the Future of Regional and Global Trade and Energy Corridors
The Jordanian delegation also participated in policy discussions organized by the Atlantic Council on the future of regional and international trade corridors, economic connectivity projects, and energy cooperation initiatives, including the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
The delegation highlighted Jordan’s strategic geographic location and its role as a regional hub for transportation, trade, logistics, and investment. Discussions also emphasized Jordan’s potential contribution to regional reconstruction efforts and its ability to leverage advanced infrastructure to serve as a gateway for regional investment integration.
Meetings with Global Investment Firms and International Financial Institutions
The program included meetings with BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset management and investment firms, to discuss opportunities in strategic projects and infrastructure investments across Jordan.
The delegation also met with a range of international financial institutions, investment funds, and global companies specializing in energy and infrastructure to present Jordan’s investment opportunities and explore potential partnerships and new projects in priority sectors.
On the sidelines of the visit, the Jordanian delegation participated in the Gulf–U.S. Infrastructure and Energy Summit and held meetings with the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), focusing on regional energy projects and opportunities to strengthen cooperation and integration in energy and infrastructure development.
Continued Investment Promotion Efforts and Growing Interest in Jordan
Minister Al-Kharabsheh emphasized the importance of the meetings with leading international energy companies and institutions, noting that Jordan offers promising opportunities in clean energy, natural gas, infrastructure, and strategic minerals.
He stated that the discussions reflected growing international interest in Jordan’s investment potential and the Kingdom’s strong competitive advantages that support sustainable economic development.
Minister Abu Ghazaleh noted that the meetings form part of Jordan’s ongoing efforts to promote investment opportunities and attract high-value investments. He stressed that Jordan offers an attractive investment environment supported by economic and legislative reforms, a strategic location, and a highly skilled workforce, reinforcing its position as a regional hub for business and investment.
He added that the strong interest shown by major global corporations, financial institutions, and investment funds reflects increasing confidence in Jordan’s economy and the opportunities available in the Kingdom. He emphasized that these engagements open promising avenues for new partnerships and investments that will contribute to economic growth and job creation.
U.S. Recognition of Jordan’s Investment Environment and Energy Opportunities
Jarrod Agen, Executive Director of the White House National Energy Council, praised Jordan’s economic and legislative reforms aimed at improving the business and investment environment, as well as the progress achieved under the Economic Modernization Vision.
He highlighted the growing interest in Jordan’s investment opportunities in energy, natural gas, strategic minerals, and modern infrastructure, noting that the meetings held by the Jordanian delegation in Washington showcased the Kingdom’s strong potential to attract American investment.
Agen further emphasized the promising prospects for expanded economic and investment cooperation between Jordan and the United States in the coming period.