Cairo, July 7 (Petra) - Jordan opened an honorary consulate in Alexandria on Monday, boosting diplomatic ties with Egypt and expanding consular support for Jordanians there.

Amjad Adaileh, Jordan's Ambassador to Egypt, and Ayman Ateyya, Alexandria Governor, inaugurated the consulate.

Adaileh and Ateyya officially certified Boraq Abadi as Jordan's Honorary Consul in Alexandria. The newly established office will support the local Jordanian community by providing document authentication and other consular services.

The event also showcased Jordan's cultural and tourism identity through promotional videos, traditional music, and Jordanian students from Alexandria University wearing traditional dress.

Adaileh said the opening coincides with the 80th anniversary of Jordan-Egypt diplomatic relations, describing the ties between the two countries as a long-standing example of Arab cooperation.

He said the new consulate showcases Jordan's commitment to strengthening its diplomatic presence in Egypt, improving services for Jordanian residents, students, investors, and visitors, while promoting investment, trade, tourism, and broader cooperation with institutions in Alexandria.

Ateyya said the honorary consulate marks another step in deepening the historic relationship between the two countries, helping expand trade, investment, culture, tourism, and other sectors.

Abadi said the consulate will work closely with Egyptian authorities to support Jordanian citizens and help create new opportunities for cooperation in economic, educational, investment, and tourism fields, noting that Alexandria is home to a large Jordanian community.

//Petra// HA