AMMAN, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met with his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov here on Sunday to discuss ways to expand cooperation in various areas.
The two officials affirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and discussed expanding cooperation in various areas, including the economy, trade, politics, investment, culture, as well as defense, security, and counterterrorism, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
During the meeting, the two ministers agreed to launch an institutional mechanism for political consultations, with the first meeting scheduled for this year to define areas of cooperation and outline agreements aimed at enhancing collaboration.
They also discussed regional developments, including efforts to maintain the ceasefire in Gaza, facilitate humanitarian aid, and promote security, stability, and peace in the region.
During the meeting, Safadi and Saidov signed a visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic passports, as well as a bilateral cooperation program for the next two years. The program covers cooperation within international and regional organizations, international legal cooperation, consular consultations, mutual assistance in information exchange and expansion, and partnerships between research, analysis, and information centers. ■
