Synopsis
On Feb 3, the Foreign Minister of Jordan, Ayman Safadi, met with Uzbek Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to enhance bilateral ties across various sectors, including trade, defense, and humanitarian efforts. They agreed to establish a political consultation mechanism and signed agreements on visa exemptions and cooperation plans.Key Takeaways
- Jordan and Uzbekistan to enhance bilateral relations
- Focus on economic, trade, and defense collaboration
- Establishment of political consultation framework
- Signed visa exemption for diplomatic passports
- Cooperation program for 2025–2027 agreed upon
Amman, Feb 3 (NationPress) The Foreign Minister of Jordan, Ayman Safadi, convened with his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov to explore avenues for broadening collaboration across several domains.
The two leaders reiterated their dedication to enhancing bilateral relations and deliberated on expanding cooperation in diverse fields such as economy, trade, politics, investment, culture, alongside defense, security, and counterterrorism, according to a statement from the Jordanian Foreign Ministry.
During their meeting on Sunday, both ministers consented to establish an institutional framework for political consultations, with the inaugural meeting set for this year to identify cooperation areas and outline agreements aimed at bolstering collaboration, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
They also engaged in discussions concerning regional developments, which included efforts to sustain the ceasefire in Gaza, facilitate humanitarian aid, and promote security, stability, and peace in the region.
The ministers conveyed optimism regarding the vast potential for joint initiatives and discussed tangible steps to enhance trade and economic collaboration, attract investment, and implement humanitarian projects.
During the discussions, Safadi and Saidov signed a visa exemption agreement for bearers of diplomatic passports, along with a bilateral cooperation program for the upcoming two years.
This program encompasses collaboration within international and regional organizations, international legal cooperation, consular consultations, mutual assistance in information exchange, and partnerships between research, analysis, and information centers.
In line with the agreements, the two nations instituted a visa-free regime for holders of diplomatic passports, as specified in an intergovernmental agreement.
Furthermore, the parties ratified a cooperation scheme between their foreign ministries for the 2025–2027 period, further cementing bilateral relations.
This dialogue underscores the mutual dedication of Uzbekistan and Jordan to intensifying partnerships and fostering mutually advantageous cooperation across various sectors.
