Jordan, Kazakhstan sign MoUs to enhance cultural, environmental, agricultural, media cooperation

AMMAN — During the official visit of Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Jordan, several key memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

The agreements spanned various sectors, underscoring the growing cooperation between Jordan and Kazakhstan, the Jordan News Agency, reported. 

One of the main agreements was an executive programme for cultural cooperation between the Ministry of Culture and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Culture and Information, covering the years 2025-2027. 

Additionally, a MoU was signed between the Ministry of Environment and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to enhance cooperation in environmental protection efforts.

Another MoU focused on administrative and technical cooperation between Jordan Free and Development Zones Group (JFDZG) and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Industry and Construction.

The two countries also formalised a MoU between the countries' ministries of agriculture on the mutual recognition of veterinary certificates for the import of animal products from Kazakhstan into Jordan. 

In addition, a MoU was signed between Al Mamlaka TV and Kazakhstan's Radio and Television Complex to promote media cooperation.

The agreements were signed on behalf of Jordan by Minister of State for Economic Affairs Muhnned Shhadeh, and on behalf of Kazakhstan by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Jumangarin, Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Jordan Talgat Shaldanbay, Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov and Director General of the Kazakh Presidential Radio and Television Complex Raushan Kazibayeva.

Also on Wednesday, a memo meant to promote cooperation in uranium exploration and mining was signed between the Jordan Uranium Mining Company and Kazatomprom of Kazakhstan.