Uzbekistan, Jordan Seal Joint Declaration to Boost Strategic Partnership

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan adopted a Joint Declaration in Samarkand aimed at deepening the strategic partnership between the two countries.

During the visit, the sides signed 15 bilateral agreements covering a wide range of areas, The Caspian Post informs via Uzbek media.

These included accords on extradition, mutual investment protection, creation of a Joint Commission, visa exemption, and cooperation in higher education, scientific research, and tourism.

The parties also inked protocols on amending the air transport agreement and enabling the online exchange of advance data on goods and vehicles.

Agriculture featured prominently in the talks, with agreements on plant protection, quarantine, and veterinary services, alongside a memorandum on standardization, metrology, and conformity assessment.

In addition, interagency memoranda on religious affairs and a Practical Action Plan for implementing the agreed measures were signed.

Officials noted that the agreements provide a comprehensive framework to expand bilateral cooperation, strengthen economic ties, and promote joint initiatives in education, science, culture, tourism, and other key sectors.