Although disappointed over the lack of foreign investment up to this point, Abdullah said it is important "not to cry over spilt milk."
Despite Jordan's four-year recession, he said he remains optimistic.
"Our commitment to economic reform has not wavered," he said.
Abdullah said he wants to "create an atmosphere of opening doors to investment."
"There should be a more fluid language between the private sector and the government," he said. "They regard each other as mortal enemies. What we're trying to do is break down those barriers and work as a team."
In addition to reforming the economy, Abdullah said he remains committed to fostering democratic reforms in Jordan.
He spoke of the need for democracy to "become embedded in society," with a strong and independent judiciary to assure that all citizens--men and women--feel equal under the law.
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