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Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour Tuesday met a delegation of the China Railway Oriental International Construction Company and discussed the prospect for the leading global firm to carry out Jordan's national railway project.

During the meeting, attended by Jordan Investment Commission president Muntasser Al Oqla, the Prime Minister was briefed on the projects being carried out by the Chinese firm, which is fully owned by China Railway Engineering Corporation, as well as plans to expand its investment and opportunities in Jordan.

The delegation is visiting to familiarize with the Jordanian investment environment and opportunities available, including the conditions of investment in mega projects such as the national railway venture.

The Chinese team is also due to discuss the terms for launching an industrial zone for Chinese companies to attract export industries and also to look into the prospect of setting up an auto factory in the Kingdom.

Ensour welcomed Chinese capital, saying the government promotes investment that serves the development process, the transfer of technology and the employment of Jordanians. He said Jordan had a special interest in the national railway project within a regional rail link project.