Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Jordanian PM

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud met today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ayman Al Safadi on the sidelines of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council meeting held in Brussels.

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs and Jordanian counterpart discussed the developments of the situation in Gaza, its security and humanitarian implications, and the efforts being made regarding them, reported Saudi Press Agency.

Saudi-Jordanian Energy Agreement

 

A week ago, Saudi Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman met in Riyadh with the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Saleh Ali Hamed Al-Kharabsheh, reported Al Arabiya.

They discussed prospects for cooperation in various energy sectors. Moreover, following the meeting, they signed an agreement for cooperation between the two friendly countries in energy sector.

Saudi-Jordanian Agreement

 

The agreement aims to establish a framework for collaboration between the two parties, aligning with their common goals and interests.

The agreement includes promoting collaboration in energy sectors. The areas of collaboration include petroleum, gas, electricity, renewable energy, energy efficiency, petrochemicals. They also aim to collaborate to advance cooperation in the circular carbon economy and its technologies targeting climate change mitigation.

This involves carbon capture, reuse, transport, and storage, in addition to the hydrogen sector.

Additionally, the agreement also encompasses enhancing cooperation in digital transformation and innovation in the energy field.

It emphasizes working on the development of quality partnerships between the two parties to localize materials, products, and services associated with all energy sectors and supply chains, along with their technologies.

Furthermore, collaboration is sought in the development of standards and regulations related to sustainable materials.

Various Areas of Cooperation

Saudi Arabia and Jordan have recently entered into a pivotal agreement that promises to bolster their economic relationship significantly.

The Saudi-Jordan land transport agreement, a strategic alliance aims to enhance trade ties between the two nations. This marks a significant step in regional cooperation and economic development.

Accordingly, this Saudi-Jordan land transport agreement facilitates the smoother movement of goods between the two countries. By improving land transport routes and customs procedures, the agreement aims to reduce transit times and costs, thereby making trade more efficient and beneficial for both parties.

Economic Implications and Benefits

Economically, this agreement will have far-reaching effects. It will increase trade volume and provide a boost to various sectors including manufacturing and logistics. Moreover, this increased trade activity will contribute to the economic growth and job creation in both Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

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