Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh and Panama’s Ambassador Discuss Means to Strengthen Cultural and Trade Cooperation

AMMAN - HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD), received in his office Panama’s Ambassador to Jordan, HE Mr. José Ulises Lescure.
During the meeting, the two parties discussed ways of enhancing bilateral relations between Jordan and Panama, mainly in the fields of trade and cultural exchange, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the development of economic ties between the two friendly countries.
For his part, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh welcomed the Ambassador, expressing TAG.GD’s full readiness to provide all necessary support that would effectively contribute to strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Jordan and the Republic of Panama.
He further highlighted his initiatives in digital learning and the use of AI applications that aim at boosting development, emphasizing his deep interest in collaborating with Panama to establish digital educational institutions, and to launch the world’s first digital institution dedicated to preparing and qualifying human capital to meet the requirements and needs of the current digital era.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Lescure extended his appreciation for Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh and his unwavering commitment and efforts in supporting economy, education, and digital transformation, praising the TAG.GD’s significant role in supporting development and encouraging interaction between institutions in both countries.
Ambassador Lescure further expressed Panama’s interest in benefiting from TAG.GD’s expertise in introducing digital education programs, and developing human capital in Panama.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the idea of establishing training centers or signing an academic partnership between TAG.GD and Panama’s institutions.  
He went on to point out the importance of Panama as a global trade hub thanks to its strategic location and Panama Canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. He further highlighted the long-standing ties of friendship between Panama and the Arab region, especially Jordan.
Moreover, the two sides proposed enhancing cooperation between Aqaba and Panama in the economic field, given their strategic locations and shared roles as major trade centers. The “Panama-Aqaba Agreement” name was suggested to this cooperation.  
The meeting addressed other topics including large-scale economic projects in Panama; despite its small geographic size, as well as the potential of cooperation with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Translation (TAG-Translate), a member of TAG.GD, recognized as one of the world’s most established and reputable translation firms.