Jordan and Azerbaijan on Monday signed further bilateral agreements expected to strengthen ties, especially in the economic field.

In the presence of His Majesty King Abdullah and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Minister of Industry and Trade Amer Hadidi and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov signed two deals; the first promotes joint investments, while the other is meant to prevent double taxation.

On the first day of his visit to Baku, the third since 2006, King Abdullah held talks with Aliyev on means to enhance bilateral cooperation and the latest developments in the Middle East peace process.

The two leaders emphasised that finding a just and permanent solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which leads to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, living side by side with Israel, will guarantee the two sides' rights and interests.

On Iraq, the King and Aliyev voiced support for efforts to reach national concord, underscoring the need to restore security and stability and build a unified Iraq that is inclusive of all citizens.

At the meeting, King Abdullah said Jordan is aware of the vitality of strategic ties with Azerbaijan, adding that he views the visit to this Asian country as an opportunity to start a new phase of economic, political, military and security cooperation.

Meanwhile, Aliyev said the Jordan Trade Exhibition, which will be inaugurated today, will have a major impact on the volume of trade exchange and joint investments between the private sectors in both countries.

At the end of the talks, which coincided with the 15th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between the two countries, the two sides issued a joint statement which called on the private sector to benefit from the strong political ties between Jordan and Azerbaijan and the available opportunities.

The communiqué said it was important to expand cooperation in the fields of oil and gas exploration, agriculture, transportation, education and services.

The two sides also stressed their support for efforts aimed at fighting terrorism.

In July last year, Jordan and Azerbaijan signed four agreements during a visit by Aliyev to the Kingdom. They included a deal to boost collaboration in the fields of science, education, culture, arts, sport, youth, health and media.

Another was concluded between the Greater Amman Municipality and the Baku City Executive Authority.

The two countries also signed a deal to establish a Jordanian-Azerbaijani joint committee and an agreement to create a joint Jordanian-Azerbaijani business council.

King Abdullah said in an interview with the AzerTAj State Information Agency that his previous visit to Baku and Aliyev's visit to Amman reflects the shared willingness to build stronger ties that cover several vital fields.

His Majesty said prospects are promising for greater cooperation in the economic and commercial fields and carrying out joint investments.

In an interview with Jordan Television, the Azerbaijani foreign minister said the existence of a direct airline between the two countries will open new opportunities for businesspeople from both countries.