Texas business leaders and His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan convened for a roundtable discussion aiming to bolster economic ties between Texas and the Middle Eastern nation. The gathering, held to explore new collaborative ventures, was an intersection of Texas's robust industrial strength and Jordan's dynamism in global trade and entrepreneurship. As reported by the Texas governor's press release, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson emphasized the potential benefits, saying, "Today’s gathering is an important step toward deepening ties with Jordan, a resilient economy with a thriving entrepreneurial culture and an expanding role in global trade."
Adriana Cruz, the Executive Director of Texas Economic Development & Tourism, highlighted Texas's status as a global business hub and its capacity to actively compete internationally. In her remarks, she underlined the state's intention to deeply embed our economic relationship with Jordan. "It was an honor to welcome His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan to Texas and to host some of Texas’ top business leaders who are driving innovation across critical industries around the world," Cruz stated, according to the Office of the Texas Governor release.
Representatives from sectors such as energy, cryptocurrency mining, semiconductors, defence manufacturing, and drone technology were in attendance, offering His Majesty King Abdullah II insight into Texas's primary industries. These discussions held promise for potential partnerships in technology and commerce, with both parties looking to expand their international foothold. The roundtable, facilitated by the Governor's Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, and the Texas Economic Development Corporation, served as a platform for presenting Texas as a destination ripe with opportunity for business innovation and growth.
Arun Agarwal, CEO of Nextt and Board Chair of the Texas Economic Development Corporation, saw the meeting as a milestone for establishing greater economic connections. "Bringing together His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and Texas’ leading business voices creates a unique platform for fostering deeper economic ties and exploring new avenues for collaboration," Agarwal remarked, as he told the press. The Texas Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Aaron Demerson echoed this sentiment, recognizing Texas's strategic position in the realm of international business. "Texas continues to be the gateway for international business, and today’s roundtable reflects our shared commitment to building strategic partnerships that drive growth, investment, and prosperity for Texas and our local communities," Demerson conveyed in the press release.
