By Nozimjon Kholmurodov

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TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 20. A
delegation of Uzbekistan led by Nozimjon Kholmurodov, First Deputy
Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, paid a working visit to
the port city of Aqaba to explore opportunities for expanding
trade, transport, and investment cooperation as part of the
official mission to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Trend reports.

The delegation included representatives of leading Uzbek
enterprises as well as senior officials of relevant government

Aqaba, recognized as a key transport and logistics hub of the
region, accounts for nearly 65 percent of Jordan’s imports and 80
percent of its exports. During the visit, the Uzbek delegation
studied the operations of the Industrial Free Economic Zone, held
meetings with resident companies, and engaged in negotiations with
the leadership of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority.

Particular attention was devoted to the infrastructure of the
Aqaba Container Terminal, which has an annual throughput capacity
of 1.3 million containers, along with the city’s advanced logistics
and warehousing facilities.

Following the visit, the parties highlighted Aqaba’s strong
potential as a strategic logistics and investment hub, established
direct business contacts, and outlined practical areas for future
cooperation.

Meanwhile, in August of this year, another Uzbek delegation led
by Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade Laziz Kudratov held a
series of official meetings in Jordan. A key outcome of those
discussions was the agreement to prepare a draft preferential trade
agreement between the two countries, marking the beginning of a new
stage in the development of bilateral economic relations.