On August 26 in Samarkand, negotiations were held between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The leaders discussed issues of further developing political dialogue and cultural-humanitarian exchanges, as well as expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation.
It was noted 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 leaders reaffirmed the readiness to significantly increase bilateral trade volumes and ensure the practical implementation of joint investment projects and trade agreements.
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 sides reached a common view on the need to jointly promote the ideas of tolerant and enlightened Islam.
It was highlighted that the launch of regular flights between the capitals of the two countries and introducing a visa-free regime will stimulate growth of business contacts and increasing mutual tourism flows.
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