Pakistan and Jordan signed four key Memoranda of Understanding aimed at expanding cooperation in culture, education and state media as King Abdullah II began his official visit to Islamabad. The agreements were exchanged during a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Jordanian monarch, marking a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral ties.
One MoU outlines a comprehensive Program for Cultural Cooperation designed to enhance cultural exchanges, promote artistic collaboration and deepen people-to-people linkages. Another agreement will establish Urdu and Pakistan Studies chairs at the University of Jordan, creating new academic opportunities for Jordanian students to explore Pakistan’s history, culture and language.
Two additional MoUs focus on media collaboration, enabling cooperation between Pakistan Television Corporation and Jordan Radio and Television Corporation, while a parallel agreement links Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation with Jordan’s state broadcaster. These arrangements will support content sharing, joint productions, training programs and broader institutional capacity building.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, joined by federal ministers Attaullah Tarar and Musadik Malik, represented Pakistan at the signing, while Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi signed on behalf of his government. Following the ceremony, Prime Minister Sharif and King Abdullah II held talks on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, healthcare, science and technology, education and defense, reiterating shared views on regional stability and opposing the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.
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The day concluded with a banquet at the Prime Minister House, attended by senior civil and military officials. Authorities from both sides said the new agreements will reinforce an already strong partnership and lay the foundation for long-term cultural, academic and media collaboration. Officials expect the visit to inject fresh momentum into Pakistan-Jordan relations, extending cooperation beyond government institutions to universities and public broadcasters.