Prime Minister, Abdullah Ensour, on Monday, received a delegation comprising a number of managers of U.S. banks and investment funds and highlighted Jordan's economic and political reforms, which promoted the business and investment environment in the Kingdom.

The prime minister said Jordan, thanks to its strategic location in the region and the security and stability it enjoys, acts as an investment magnet and that the Kingdom's efficient economic legislation grant tax facilities and incentives to set up develop ventures.

Ensour spoke about major projects Jordan intends to carry out, particularly the Red Sea–Dead Sea Conduit (Two Seas Canal), which constitutes a regional venture for regional cooperation in the field of water, welcoming interested U.S. companies to work in these projects.

The prime minister highlighted the latest developments in the region and the impacts of the Syrian crisis on Jordan.

He said Jordan is building a model of a democratic state and promoting public freedoms.

Ensour spoke about Jordan's achievements in education, health and human resources and capacities as well as its efforts in fighting terrorism.

At the end of the meeting the prime minister answered questions by the delegation members' regarding local, regional and international issues.

Source ; Petra