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AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi on Monday met with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during an official visit to Tashkent.
Safadi conveyed the greetings of King Abdullah to the Uzbek president during the talks that highlighted the importance of implementing the outcomes of His Majesty's visit to Uzbekistan in August 2025 and expanding bilateral cooperation, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.
The two sides stressed the importance of building on the outcomes of His Majesty's visit, implementing the agreements reached, and expanding economic, trade, investment and tourism cooperation, including through the direct Amman-Tashkent flight.
They also discussed regional and international issues of common interest.
Mirziyoyev, in turn, asked Safadi to convey his greetings to King Abdullah, reaffirming Uzbekistan's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
Safadi also held separate talks with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov on ways to enhance bilateral relations and expand cooperation across various sectors.
Discussions with Saidov focused on implementing the roadmap agreed during King Abdullah's visit to Uzbekistan and his talks with Uzbek President in August 2025, with the aim of expanding bilateral cooperation.
The two ministers reviewed progress in implementing the agreements and initiatives outlined in the roadmap, reaffirming their commitment to finalising around 20 agreements and memoranda of understanding ahead of Uzbek President Mirziyoyev's planned visit to Jordan before the end of the year.
They also highlighted continued efforts to expand bilateral cooperation, citing the visit of an Uzbek government and private sector delegation to Jordan, the inaugural meeting of the Jordanian-Uzbek Joint Ministerial Committee, and the signing of a visa waiver agreement to boost trade, tourism and cultural ties.
Safadi noted the launch of Royal Jordanian's direct Amman-Tashkent route and the signing of an agreement establishing the Jordanian-Uzbek Business Council.
The two ministers agreed to convene the inaugural Jordanian-Uzbek Business Forum to boost investment and economic cooperation. They also highlighted the steady growth in bilateral trade and stressed the importance of building on this momentum.
Safadi and Saidov agreed to hold the third round of political consultations in the fourth quarter of 2026 to follow up on the outcomes of the Royal visit and advance preparations for the Uzbek president's visit to Jordan.
They also discussed regional developments, stressing the need to support efforts to de-escalate tensions and restore security and stability, and reviewed the situation in the Palestinian territories, calling for the sustained delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza and reaffirming support for a just and lasting peace based on the two-state solution.
The two ministers stressed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation and continuing coordination within international organisations, including the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
During the visit, Safadi toured the Islamic Civilisation Centre in Tashkent, one of Uzbekistan's leading cultural landmarks.
