26.08.2025

At the Congress-center in Samarkand, negotiations were held between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Issues of further developing political dialogue and cultural-humanitarian exchanges, as well as expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, were discussed.

At the beginning of the meeting, the King of Jordan expressed his sincere gratitude to the head of our state for the invitation, as well as for the warm and cordial reception extended to the Jordanian delegation.

It was emphasized that the first-ever high-level visit in the history of diplomatic relations will open a new stage in bilateral cooperation and help elevate it to the level of a comprehensive partnership.

The strengthening ties of traditional friendship, multifaceted practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and Jordan, and the similarity of reform strategies being implemented in both countries were highlighted.

The leaders noted with satisfaction the effective cooperation and emphasized the need to actively continue mutual support for initiatives within the framework of the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and other international structures.

The importance of maintaining constructive dialogue between the foreign ministries of the two countries, as well as close interagency contacts, was highlighted.

The readiness to significantly increase bilateral trade volumes and ensure the practical implementation of joint investment projects and trade agreements was reaffirmed.

An agreement was reached to expand cooperation in such areas as chemical and textile industries, smart agriculture, geology, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, tourism and other sectors.

It was proposed to launch an Intergovernmental commission and a Business council, and hold their first meetings by the end of this year. The organization of an Uzbek-Jordanian business forum, with the participation of leading companies and producers from both countries, will also contribute to the establishment of long-term partnership ties between business circles.

Readiness was expressed to further intensify cultural, educational and tourism exchanges, including through the organization of joint culture weeks, concerts, expositions and exhibitions.

The friendly ties between the people of Uzbekistan and Jordan have a long history and today are receiving new momentum for development. In this context, issues of cooperation in the field of joint study of shared spiritual heritage, as well as strengthening collaboration between research centers and institutes of Islamic studies of the two countries, were discussed.

The sides reached a common view on the need to jointly promote the ideas of tolerant and enlightened Islam. The Head of our state highly appreciated King Abdullah II’s initiative, the “Aqaba Process,” launched 10 years ago, and proposed holding one of the upcoming sessions of this important initiative in the city of Samarkand.

It was highlighted that the launch of regular flights between the capitals of the two cities and introducing a visa-free regime will stimulate growth of business contacts and increasing mutual tourism inflow. 

An exchange of views also took place on the topical issues of global and regional agenda.

In conclusion of the talks, the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein invited the Head of our state to visit Jordan. 

The negotiations were held in a constructive, open and trusting atmosphere.