Pakistan and Jordan have exchanged four Memoranda of Understanding for cooperation in culture, media, and education.
The MoUs were exchanged at a ceremony held at the Prime Minister’s House, Islamabad, on Saturday, witnessed by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and King of Jordan King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein.
These include the Program for Cultural Cooperation between Pakistan and Jordan, the establishment of Urdu and Pakistan Studies chairs at the University of Jordan, the agreement between Pakistan Television and Jordan Radio and Television Corporation, and the agreement for cooperation between Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation and Jordan Radio and Television Corporation
Pakistan and Jordan have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing their strategic and economic ties and expanding mutually beneficial collaboration at regional and international fora.
The discussions focused on further deepening bilateral relations and exploring avenues for enhanced cooperation in the economy, trade, investment, health, science and technology, education, and the defence sector.
The meeting also featured a comprehensive exchange of views on regional security and peace initiatives.
The two leaders agreed to enhance coordination among the eight Arab Islamic countries that are working with the United States on the Gaza ceasefire and the Gaza Peace Plan signed in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Both leaders acknowledged the unanimity of views and principled positions taken by their countries regarding the post-war Gaza, which includes zero tolerance for any displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.
The King of Jordan praised Pakistan’s consistent support for his country’s role in regional stability and humanitarian efforts during the Gaza conflict and in post-war Gaza.
The Prime Minister welcomed King Abdullah II’s visit to Pakistan, highlighting it as a testament to the enduring friendship between Pakistan and Jordan.
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