Jordan, Kazakhstan strengthen ties with key agreements

Jordan and Kazakhstan signed multiple agreements to boost cooperation in investment, energy, trade, media, and technology, witnessed by King Abdullah II and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Key Agreements:

• Investment & Economy: Jordan’s Ministry of Investment partnered with Kazakhstan’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, alongside MoUs on trade and industrial cooperation.
• Energy & Environment: MoUs on peaceful nuclear energy, uranium mining, and environmental protection.
• Media & Digital Economy: Agreements between Jordanian and Kazakh media outlets and MoUs on digital development.
• Culture & Agriculture: Executive Culture Programme (2025-2027) and veterinary cooperation.
• Special Economic Zones & Cities: Agreements on economic zones and a sister-city action plan between Amman and Astana.

Trade & Business:

• Trade (Jan-Nov 2024): Imports at $1.2M, exports at $1.1M.
• Business Forum (Sept. 2024): Deals in agriculture, industry, green tech, and IT.
• Intergovernmental Committee (Dec. 2024): Focus on trade, investment, tourism, and technology.

These agreements mark a new phase in Jordan-Kazakhstan relations, strengthening economic and strategic ties.