Iraq and Jordan sign nine agreements to deepen cooperation
Leaders seek stronger economic ties through education, environmental protection, cultural exchange and plans for expanded bilateral trade
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) — Iraq and Jordan have signed nine cooperation agreements covering education, scientific research, environmental protection, cultural affairs and economic regulation, as both governments seek to deepen bilateral relations and expand regional economic integration.
According to Anadolu Agency, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan oversaw the signing ceremony in Amman.
The agreements include measures concerning competition and monopolies, consumer protection, environmental safeguards, and the management of documents and archives.
The two governments also agreed to strengthen cooperation in higher education and scientific research for 2026–2031. Another agreement links Jordan’s Diplomatic Institute with Iraq’s Foreign Service Institute, while additional arrangements aim to support small and medium-sized enterprises.
Separate programs will expand educational and cultural cooperation between 2026 and 2028.
Al-Zaidi travelled to Jordan with a senior Iraqi delegation and held discussions with King Abdullah II and Hassan. Their talks focused on opportunities to increase collaboration in energy, investment and economic development.
The Iraqi premier also called for the establishment of a free trade zone between the neighbouring countries, describing Jordan as a strategic partner for Iraq.
Hassan reaffirmed Jordan’s commitment to continued coordination with Baghdad, according to the Iraqi prime minister’s office.
The agreements provide a framework for closer institutional and commercial links, although their practical impact will depend on implementation, investment and the ability of both governments to translate commitments into sustained cross-border activity.
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