TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, August 26. Following
high-level talks in Samarkand, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and
King Abdullah II of Jordan adopted a Joint Statement on
Strengthening Partnership Relations, marking a new stage in
bilateral cooperation, Trend reports via the Uzbek president’s office.
A total of 15 agreements were signed, covering key areas
including investment protection, tourism, agriculture, plant
protection, veterinary medicine, higher education, scientific
research, air traffic, and visa facilitation. Notable accords
include an Agreement on Mutual Promotion and Protection of
Investments, the Establishment of a Joint Commission, and the
Abolition of Visa Requirements.
The agreements also feature protocols on the online exchange of
preliminary information on goods and vehicles, memorandums on
religious affairs, and a plan of practical measures for
implementation. Officials noted that these initiatives will expand
trade, strengthen economic ties, and encourage joint investment
projects between the two countries.
