Economic cooperation agreements
Agreement Establishing a Joint Council between the Jordanian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the General Federation of Sudanese Employers
The agreement provides for the establishment of a joint council between Jordanian chambers and the Sudanese employers’ federation to strengthen economic cooperation across trade, industry and agriculture and to facilitate information exchange, visits and joint activities. The text sets out the council’s framework, management composition, dual headquarters in Amman and Khartoum, meeting arrangements and a dispute settlement committee, and indicates that entry into force follows signature and approval by the competent authorities.
Updated: 15 December 2021
Prepared and reviewed by: Ashraf Al-Khawaja
Purpose and scope
The agreement aims to strengthen and coordinate economic cooperation between the parties in trade, industry and agriculture, including exchange of information and statistics, organising visits, participation in fairs and seminars, and facilitating joint ventures. It establishes an institutional framework for cooperation between non-governmental economic organisations from both countries; it is not a substitute for state treaties and requires official approval to become effective.
Governance and membership
The council is governed by a board of twelve members, with six members selected by the Jordanian side and six by the Sudanese side; board terms are four years and vacancies may be filled for the remainder of the term by the appointing party. The agreement provides for dual headquarters in Amman and Khartoum, a presidency alternating every two years, at least one annual meeting alternating location, and delegates financial and administrative regulations to the executive bylaws.
Functions and practical activities
The council’s functions include making recommendations to deepen economic relations, collecting and distributing economic information, organising visits and exchanges, participating in fairs and seminars, preparing studies and initiatives to establish joint companies, and issuing a unified economic directory to promote national products and entities. Practically, these powers can facilitate business contacts, product promotion and market studies, but actual implementation depends on the council’s resources, the executive bylaws and coordination mechanisms among stakeholders.
Dispute resolution and implementation mechanisms
The agreement provides for a conciliation and arbitration committee tasked with resolving disputes arising from application or interpretation of the agreement; its composition includes the council secretaries, representatives from both sides and members from conciliation/arbitration bodies. Amendments require mutual consent, and entry into force follows signature and approval by the competent authorities in both countries, meaning legal effectiveness is contingent on national approval procedures.
Practical considerations and procedural limits for Jordanian stakeholders
For Jordanian participants, the text provides a framework to expand trade and investment links through clear representation on the board and a headquarters in Amman, but it leaves operational details (funding, staffing, nomination and appointment procedures, and implementation modalities) to an executive bylaw not specified in the text. Stakeholders should verify whether the agreement and the implementing regulations have been approved and review council decisions and committee mandates before relying on its practical effects.
Legal notice
The foregoing is general educational material based on the referenced source linked on the page. It is not a substitute for the original signed agreement or for tailored legal advice; please consult the authenticated original, verify applicable laws, amendments and timelines, and seek advice from a licensed lawyer as needed.
Sources and references
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