Russian-Jordanian Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and Economic,
Scientific and Technological Cooperation Development chaired by the Minister of
Agriculture of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev and the Minister of
Planning and International Cooperation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Wissam Rabadi met in Jordan.
The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation in energy, civil aviation,
railway transportation and agriculture. «In 8 months of 2019, bilateral trade
amounted to USD 240 million. At that, Russia and Jordan hold significant
potential for further growth of trade,» said Dmitry Patrushev. The Minister
also invited his Jordanian colleagues to attend the 24th St. Petersburg
International Economic Forum, which will be held in June 2020.