Baku, July 8 (Petra) -- President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received on Wednesday in Baku Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi.

Safadi conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Abdullah II to President Aliyev, along with his wishes for further progress and prosperity for Azerbaijan and its people.

President Aliyev conveyed his greetings to King Abdullah II and expressed Azerbaijan’s interest in continuing to strengthen bilateral relations with Jordan.

Safadi delivered an invitation from King Abdullah to President Aliyev to visit Jordan, while President Aliyev extended an invitation to His Majesty to visit Azerbaijan.

The meeting highlighted the importance of Jordan-Azerbaijan relations and discussed ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors.

President Aliyev and Safadi discussed opportunities to expand cooperation through continued coordination and meetings between relevant officials, particularly in the fields of economy, energy, investment, and tourism.

They also emphasized the need to build on the outcomes of the Jordanian-Azerbaijani Joint Committee for Economic, Trade, and Technical Cooperation, which was held in Baku on November 26, 2025. Discussions also covered strengthening parliamentary cooperation, developing tourism ties, and exploring the possibility of establishing direct and regular flights between the two countries.

The meeting also addressed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest.

//Petra//WH