Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday met with members of the government's economic team as well as a number of officials to discuss measures taken by the government to remove obstacles facing investments in the Kingdom.

The meeting also dealt with means to stimulate the business sector, mainly through facilitating transactions and tax measures to attract investments that would reflect positive on the national economy.

During the meeting, which was held at Al Husseiniya Palace and attended by Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour, the King stressed the need for smooth and flexible administrative measures by all government agencies to attract investments that play a key role in fighting unemployment and providing job opportunities.

The King was briefed by the prime minister and members of the economic team that included the ministers of finance and industry and trade, the mayor of Amman and President of the Jordan Investment Commission, on measures that have been adopted recently, and those that will be implemented this year in addition to their impact on stimulating investments.

His Majesty voiced appreciation for steps taken by the government to enhance the investment environment in the Kingdom. He also directed the prime minister and the economic team and other officials to do whatever is needed to develop the investment and business sectors in Jordan.

The meeting was also attended by HRH Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein, Royal Court Chief Fayez Tarawneh and Director of the King's Office Jafaar Hassan.