Iraq and Jordan affirmed the strength and strategy of the historical and solid brotherly relationship, which binds the two brotherly countries, which constitute a unique model of solid brotherhood based on respect and congruence of views and aspiration for more cooperation and joint coordination to deal with all challenges and the common desire to develop and strengthen bilateral relations towards wider and broader horizons, in the service of the common interests of the two brotherly countries.
In a statement issued at the conclusion of the meetings of the Iraqi-Jordanian Joint Committee, they indicated that within the framework of the fraternal relations that unite the Republic of Iraq and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and an affirmation of the depth of historical relations between the two brotherly peoples, and to enhance means of cooperation and increase coordination mechanisms within the economic, commercial, industrial, security and other fields, and to upgrade joint efforts and in pursuit of strategic integration between the two countries.
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The two sides affirmed the strength and strategy of the historical and solid brotherly relationship that binds the two brotherly countries, which constitutes a unique model of solid brotherhood based on respect and congruence of viewpoints and aspiration for more cooperation and joint coordination to deal with all challenges and the common desire to develop and strengthen bilateral relations towards broader horizons, in service of the common interests of the two brotherly countries.
It stated that the two sides discussed many Arab issues, foremost among them the Palestinian issue, and efforts to resolve the Syrian crisis, and affirmed the continuation of work, coordination and consultation in their efforts to resolve regional crises and serve Arab issues and interests, in order to achieve security and stability in the region.
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The two sides stressed their condemnation of the repeated practices of burning the Holy Qur’an, which aroused the ire and feelings of Muslims all over the world, calling on states to respect the feelings and sanctities of others and calling on states to shoulder their responsibilities in confronting all abusive acts that fuel feelings of hatred and racism.
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Iraq affirmed the importance of the historical Hashemite Custodianship over the Islamic and Christian holy places in the city of Al-Quds, and its role in protecting these sanctities and preserving their Arab, Islamic and Christian identity and the existing legal and historical status in them.
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The statement added that the discussions focused on mechanisms for promoting the volume of trade exchange and the importance of expanding the horizons of joint cooperation in the economic, trade and investment fields, and supporting the role of the private sector in increasing the volume of trade exchange between the two countries in the fields of industry, energy, investment, transport, agriculture, the environment, and the fields of health and education, in a way that benefits the two countries and the two brotherly peoples.
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The two sides concluded by stressing the importance of overcoming the obstacles that stand in the way of upgrading the level of bilateral relations, and the need for joint action towards developing economic and trade relations, as a basic pillar supporting these relations.
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They stressed the importance of implementing what was agreed upon during the meetings of the (29th) session of the Iraqi-Jordanian joint committee and the documents that were signed at the end of its work.
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Within the tripartite framework, it was emphasized that the necessary measures would be taken to implement the outcomes of the Iraqi-Jordanian-Egyptian tripartite summits, the last of which was held in Baghdad on 6/27/2021, the most important of which is the implementation of projects and the creation of partnerships concerned with achieving maximum benefit from the memorandum of understanding for industrial integration (Iraqi, Jordanian, Egyptian) that entered into force in the three countries.
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The two sides reviewed the latest developments regarding the progress of work in the joint economic city project, and urged the Iraqi-Jordanian Industrial Company, which is equally owned by the Iraqi and Jordanian governments and charged with implementing the Economic City project, to continue work at an escalating pace to start implementing the project on the ground according to the specified timetable.
The two sides stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation in the field of energy and reviewing the measures taken by the two countries to complete the electrical interconnection project, the first phase: (supplying the Rutba region on the Iraqi side at a voltage of 132 kV), and the second phase: (supplying the Qaim region on the Iraqi side at a voltage of 400 kV), and emphasizing that all efforts are made to complete the interconnection process according to the specified timetable, in addition to discussing the latest developments regarding the extension of a pipeline to export Iraqi oil through the territory of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan from the port of Aqaba, as an additional port for export. Iraqi oil through Jordanian territory and welcome the extension of the memorandum of understanding to supply the Jordanian side with Iraqi oil and study the possibility of increasing the quantity of oil supplied, according to technical and logistical capabilities.
It was agreed to facilitate the procedures for issuing entry visas through the Embassies of the two countries as soon as possible.
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The importance of raising the level of food security, promoting food integration and increasing the strategic stock of strategic commodities in the two countries was also emphasized.
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In the health field, the two sides stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation and exchanging experiences in all aspects of health and pharmaceutical cooperation, including mutual registration of medicines between the two countries and facilitating the registration of Iraqi medicines in Jordan. The two sides also agreed on mutual recognition of national medical fellowships in both countries.
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In the field of promoting and supporting investment, the two sides reviewed the investment environment in the two countries and agreed to form a joint Iraqi-Jordanian working group concerned with investment affairs with the aim of facilitating the investors from both sides and accelerating the procedures related to their investments in both countries.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency