Jordan's Agriculture Minister Saeb Khreisat and ambassadors from Southeast Asian countries met in Amman on October 4 to discuss agriculture, food security and trade in farm and food products. Petra reported that the ASEAN delegation was chaired by Brunei Darussalam Ambassador Noor Huda Ahmad and included representatives of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. The talks covered ways to increase trade, review commodity lists and simplify procedures and requirements for moving agricultural products between Jordan and ASEAN countries. Participants also discussed supply chains and diversifying import and export sources to reduce exposure to global disruptions. The report did not announce a trade agreement, tariff change or new market-access commitment; it described areas for discussion and follow-up.

The investment and technology agenda included potential joint projects in food processing, modern irrigation and smart agriculture. The parties also considered exchanging expertise, organizing joint training and cooperating on research. Khreisat described work with ASEAN countries as part of the ministry's plans to develop agriculture, diversify supply sources and expand cooperation in innovation and food processing. The Brunei ambassador said Jordan offered agricultural and investment opportunities and expressed interest in turning the discussion into practical steps. ASEAN's 2026–2030 Food, Agriculture and Forestry Sectoral Plan identifies food security, sustainability, climate resilience and regional cooperation as shared priorities. That framework helps explain the meeting's subject matter, but a regional plan and general investment interest do not establish that a particular project has been approved or financed. No project partner, budget or timetable was identified in Petra's account.

The participants agreed on three follow-up tracks: forming a joint working committee to review agreements and monitor outcomes, coordinating a public-private business forum, and arranging reciprocal visits to explore direct investment in agricultural projects. These are planned mechanisms for continued discussion, not evidence that a new investment or shipment has already taken place. Reviewing commodity lists and administrative requirements could help identify where trade processes might be improved, while any actual movement of food products would remain subject to applicable customs, safety and other regulatory requirements. A working committee could also clarify which issues require technical work and which require investment partners. The announcement did not set a trade target or say when the committee or forum would meet. For now, the news records a defined agenda and follow-up structure between Jordan and ASEAN representatives; results will depend on whether those plans lead to specific proposals, decisions and implementation.