Kazakhstan & Jordan Deepen Ties with Energy and Trade Deals

 

Jordan's King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein started a two-day state visit to Kazakhstan on Aug. 26 at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The visit is a new era in the development of political dialogue and the expansion of strategic cooperation between the two countries, Kazinform news agency reports.

Astana talks are to center on the launch of common projects in energy, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, digitalization, education, logistics, and tourism based on agreements during Tokayev's previous visit to Amman.

The leaders will also share concerns over regional and international security, paying specific attention to Middle East stabilization efforts as well as closer cooperation in international organizations.

Key Highlights:

• Kazakhstan and Jordan expand cooperation in energy, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, IT, education, and tourism during King Abdullah II’s state visit
• Kazakhstan and Jordan Business Forum gathers 300 investors, paving the way for new trade and investment projects, including wheat shipments, poultry centers, and pharma distribution
• Direct Astana to Amman flights to begin in June 2026, strengthening connectivity and people-to-people ties

Among the major highlights is the Kazakhstan–Jordan Business Forum, where close to 300 investors and entrepreneurs are to gather. "This forum will be a launching point for new projects and stronger trade and investment relations," said a Kazakh official before the event.

A number of agreements are anticipated to include Kazakh wheat shipments to Jordan, Jordanian Aljazeera Agricultural's poultry reproduction center, and a pharma distribution agreement between Jordan's Sana Farm and Inkar Group of Kazakhstan. Veterinary science, IT start-ups, higher education, and peaceful nuclear energy will also be developed through mutual cooperation.

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The establishment of direct flights from Astana to Amman, which will start operating in June 2026, is another milestone. "Connectivity is the backbone of stronger ties between our peoples," President Tokayev declared, singling out Jordan's willingness to subsidize the new line.`

King Abdullah II noted, "Our partnership is built on trust and shared vision, and this visit will take it to the next level."