Amman Chamber of Commerce Decides to Open a Commercial Office in Baghdad - Jordan News
Al-Hajj Tawfiq added that the Amman Chamber will work on providing comprehensive information to Iraqi investors about investment opportunities and incentives in Jordan, aiming to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries.
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