AMMAN --- April 29, 2009 --- Mr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org) discussed with HE Dr. Juergen Ruettgers, prime minister of the Federal State North Rhine-Westphalia mutual cooperation between the two parties in various fields. The Premier and his accompanying delegation are conducting an official visit to Jordan.
During the meeting, which was held today at the Four Seasons Hotel, Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh briefed Dr. Ruettgers on the main professional services offered by the Organization with all its companies, academies and societies.
In addition, Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh underscored the important role of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh College of Business (TAG-College) as one of the major faculties of the German-Jordanian University (GJU).
“The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh College of Business was established on February 27, 2006 and it represents the first of its kind partnership in education on the regional level between the public and private sectors. This partnership brings the expertise of the TAG-Org to the academic world of GJU,” Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh said.
From his part, Dr. Ruettgers expressed his admiration for the role TAG-Org plays on local, regional and international levels stressing at the same time the significant role the German-Jordanian University and the TAG-College carry out in boosting bilateral ties between the two countries.