Jordanian businessmen are finding it difficult to obtain Israeli entry visas, which is liable to affect bilateral trade, warns Israeli Federation of Forwarders and Customs Clearing Agents (IFFCCA) chairman Shlomo Sharon in a letter to Israel-Jordan Chamber of Commerce chairman Erez Meltzer. Meltzer is also the CEO of Africa-Israel Investments Ltd. (TASE:AFIL; Pink Sheets:AFIVY.PK).
Sharon says that bilateral business relations has been rising steadily, and both sides recognize that this contributes to both tighter commercial ties and, more importantly, creates jobs in both countries. He said that since the 1994 Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty, Israeli governments have viewed close ties with Jordan as an essential step towards improving the links between the two countries.
He says, however, that there has been an impression lately that, despite the government’s position, there has been a serious retreat in attitudes towards Jordanian businessmen seeking to enter Israel. He said that the entry of these businessmen, especially those filling key logistical services to Jordanian companies was essential for the building relations with Jordan’s logistics sector.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes.co.il - on September 18, 2007
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