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AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi on Wednesday met with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Baku to discuss ways to further boost bilateral ties and exchange views on regional developments.
During the meeting, Safadi and Bayramov highlighted the “deep-rooted fraternal” relations between Jordan and Azerbaijan, stressing the importance of expanding cooperation in economic, energy, investment and tourism fields to serve the interests of both countries, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.
The two ministers also discussed the implementation of the outcomes of the Jordanian-Azerbaijani Joint Committee for Economic, Trade and Technical Cooperation, which convened in Baku on November 26, 2025, with the aim of increasing trade and boosting mutual investments.
Safadi and Bayramov co-chaired the second round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries.
During the visit, the ministers signed a mutual visa waiver agreement for citizens of both countries, describing it as an important step towards boosting tourism, facilitating business travel and strengthening people-to-people ties.
They also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the energy sector.
The two ministers stressed the importance of supporting efforts to end regional escalation and achieve security and stability.
In joint press remarks, Safadi conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Abdullah to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, along with the King’s wishes for continued progress and prosperity for Azerbaijan.
Safadi said that the King attaches great importance to the distinguished relations between Jordan and Azerbaijan and is keen to elevate them further in a manner that reflects the significant potential for cooperation between the two countries.
He added that holding the second round of political consultations reflects the institutionalisation of efforts to deepen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across various fields, including trade, industry, investment, tourism and education.
On regional issues, Safadi stressed the need to adhere to the memorandum of understanding that led to the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, noting that dialogue remains the only path towards resolving the crisis.
He reaffirmed Jordan’s rejection of any aggression targeting the Kingdom or Arab Gulf states, stressing the need for a solution based on respect for international law and state sovereignty, addressing the root causes of regional tensions, and ensuring freedom of navigation and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Safadi said that discussions with his Azerbaijani counterpart also covered the Palestinian cause, emphasising the importance of fully implementing US President Donald Trump’s plan to stabilise Gaza and ensure the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to the Strip.
Such steps, he said, would contribute to regional stability and pave the way for a future based on peace, respect for human rights and international law, rather than continued violations of the Palestinian people’s right to security and dignity.
Safadi commended Azerbaijan’s support for the two-state solution, saying it remains the only path towards achieving a just peace through ending the occupation and establishing an independent, sovereign Palestinian state on Palestinian national soil, living in peace and security alongside Israel in accordance with international law and relevant UN resolutions.
He also congratulated Azerbaijan on reaching a peace agreement with Armenia, describing it as a significant step towards consolidating peace between the two countries and across the region.
Responding to a question, Safadi highlighted opportunities for regional cooperation in areas including oil pipelines, railway networks, land transport, electricity interconnection, telecommunications and information technology linking the Arab Gulf, Jordan, Syria, Turkey and Central Asian countries.
He said that Jordan’s strategic location, stability and qualified human resources provide important advantages, adding that restoring Syria’s stability and regional role would open the way for greater connectivity from the Gulf through Jordan and Syria to Turkey and Central Asia.
For his part, Bayramov stressed the importance of expanding cooperation with Jordan across areas of mutual interest, describing relations between the two countries as based on friendship, trust and mutual respect.
He said that Azerbaijan looks forward to launching direct, regular flights between the two countries to further strengthen ties and increase exchanges between the two peoples.
Bayramov also welcomed the visa waiver agreement, saying it would enhance people-to-people contacts, boost tourism and facilitate business travel, while noting the importance of the energy MoU in expanding bilateral cooperation.
During his visit to Baku, Safadi visited Victory Park and the Alley of Martyrs, where he laid wreaths in memory of Azerbaijan’s fallen.
