His Majesty King Abdullah held talks with President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wednesday, focusing on the means to promote bilateral relations, particularly economic and commercial relations. Discussions also centered on regional and international issues, mainly the efforts exerted to achieve peace in the region.
King Abdullah and President Nazarbayev reviewed the latest developments in the region and the efforts exerted to solve the conflict in Palestine in accordance with international resolutions, and on the basis of the two-state solution, proposed in the Arab Peace Initiative.
In addition, the two sides reiterated their support for the Iraqi government's efforts to achieve national reconciliation and ensure stability in the country. They stressed the importance of involving all Iraqis in the country's political process.
The two leaders also emphasized their keenness to enhance cooperation between Jordan and Kazakhstan, describing their talks as positive.
They also agreed to expedite economic and investment cooperation and increase the volume of commercial exchange by inviting Kazakh businessmen to Jordan to get acquainted with the available investment opportunities.
Prime Minister Maarouf Bakhit, Director of King Abdullah's Office Bassem Awadallah and several ministers from both countries attended the meeting.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Khaled Sarayreh and Director of the General Intelligence Department Major General Mohammad Dahabi were also present.
In the presence of King Abdullah and the President Nazarbayev, the two sides signed several agreements in the education, sports and youth sectors, in addition to an economic and commercial cooperation agreement and another to support and protect joint investments.
Representatives of the two countries also expressed their interest in exchanging expertise and cooperation in the fields of energy, agriculture, construction, information technology and mining industries and in supporting small- and medium-sized enterprises.
During a joint press conference held by Foreign Minister AbduIlah Khatib and Kazakh Foreign Minister Kassymzhomart Tokaev, Khatib said the two sides agreed to open embassies in their respective countries in order to enhance cooperation and coordination.
Also today, President Nazarbayev visited the tombs of Their Majesties King Hussein, King Abdullah I and King Talal where he recited verses from the Holy Koran.
In addition, he visited the Greater Amman Municipality where he was briefed on a comprehensive plan to develop the capital with the help of citizens and the private sector. During the visit, Amman Mayor Omar Maani presented Preisdent Nazarbayev with the golden key of the city, as a token of the friendship between the two countries. A twinning agreement between Amman and Astana was signed last year to improve economic and cultural cooperation and reinforce expertise exchange in the fields of city planning, environment conservation, education, health and infrastructure.
Nazarbayev arrived Tuesday on a three-day official visit to the country leading a high-ranking delegation of ministers, advisers and economic officials.