President of Uzbekistan and King of Jordan agree to elevate bilateral relations to a new level
At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is currently in our country with a state visit.
On August 26, the main events of the visit started with an official meeting ceremony for the head of Jordan in the city of Samarkand.
A guard of honor was lined up at the square in front of the Congress-center building. President of Uzbekistan warmly welcomed the distinguished guest and invited him to the podium.
The military orchestra performed the state anthems of the two countries.
The President of Uzbekistan and the King of Jordan walked past the guard of honor and greeted the members of the official delegation.
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As part of his state visit to our country, King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, accompanied by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, viewed an exhibition of export-oriented products manufactured in our country.
A wide range of high-quality products for foreign markets that meet international standards was exhibited at the Congress-сenter in Samarkand.
The distinguished guest was presented with detailed information on the technological stages, production capacities, innovations, and the latest equipment used in such industries as mining, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles, jewelry, agriculture and IT.
The exhibition included samples of finished industrial goods with high added value: medicines, medical equipment, mineral fertilizers, textiles, knitwear and jewelry, folk crafts, IT solutions and others.
The leader of Jordan highly praised Uzbekistan's products and industrial potential. The heads of state emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation between leading enterprises, mutual exchange of experience and technology transfer.
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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.
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Following fruitful negotiations in Samarkand, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan adopted a joint statement on strengthening partnership relations.
A total of 15 bilateral documents were signed during the visit, including:
– Agreement on extradition;
– Agreement on mutual promotion and protection of investments;
– Agreement on the establishment of a Joint commission;
– Agreement on the abolition of visa requirements;
– Agreement on cooperation in higher education and scientific research;
– Agreement on cooperation in tourism;
– Protocol amending the intergovernmental Agreement on air transport;
– Protocol on online exchange of preliminary information on the movement of goods and vehicles;
– Agreement on cooperation in agriculture;
– Agreement on cooperation in plant protection and quarantine;
– Agreement on cooperation in veterinary medicine;
– Memorandum on standardization, metrology and conformity assessment;
– Interdepartmental memoranda of understanding on religious affairs;
– Plan of practical measures to implement the agreements reached during the state visit of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
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During the state visit of the King of Jordan, a ceremony was held to award the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev with the Order of Jordan “Al Nahda” (“Renaissance”).
The highest award of this country was personally presented to the Head of our state by King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
- I accept this award with great honor as a worthy recognition and appreciation of our joint efforts to expand multifaceted cooperation, as well as a sign of friendship and respect for the people of Uzbekistan, who are laying the foundations for the Third Renaissance in our country, - emphasized the President.
Following the historic visit of the King of Jordan to Uzbekistan and fruitful negotiations, relations between our countries have been taken to a new level of partnership.
The leaders agreed to comprehensively develop cooperation in the political, trade, economic, investment, transport, and cultural and humanitarian spheres.
The Head of our state separately noted the contribution of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein to the rapid development of Jordan, implementation of the country's peaceful foreign policy, and the growth of its authority and influence in the international community.
The President of our country emphasized that this high award will take its rightful place as a symbol of the strong friendship between the peoples of Uzbekistan and Jordan.
In conclusion, the Head of our state once again thanked King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein for the high award and wished peace and prosperity to the people of Jordan.
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In conclusion of the Uzbek-Jordanian summit, a ceremony of joint tree planting took place.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan planted an oak tree in the park of the Congress-center.
The ceremony became a symbol of the beginning of a new stage in Uzbek-Jordanian relations and commitment of the leaders to strengthening friendship between the people of the two countries.
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The state visit of the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Uzbekistan has concluded.
On the eve, the heads of two states visited the landmarks of Samarkand. Today fruitful negotiations were held during which the priorities and prospective areas of development of cooperation were determined, and agreement was reached on elevating bilateral relations to a new level.
In conclusion of the events, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev saw off the distinguished guest at the international airport of Samarkand.
With this, the Head of State concluded his trip to Samarkand and returned to Tashkent.
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