Amman, June 30 (Petra) -- The Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO) and the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in metrology, standards development, laboratory testing, conformity assessment, and training in quality infrastructure.

The MoU aims to enhance technical cooperation between the two sides and facilitate trade between Jordan and Rwanda by removing technical barriers to trade and aligning technical procedures with international standards and best practices.

According to a JSMO statement, the MoU provides for joint training programs and capacity building in standardization, halal certification, testing and metrology. It also covers cooperation to strengthen mutual recognition of certificates of conformity and quality marks to facilitate bilateral trade.

The MoU further includes cooperation to improve laboratory capabilities, exchange technical expertise and conduct interlaboratory comparisons to support product safety.

Acting Director General of the JSMO Wafaa Momani said the MoU marks an important step toward expanding cooperation with African markets and creating new opportunities for Jordanian exports through enhanced mutual recognition of conformity certificates and the exchange of expertise, with positive implications for trade and investment between the two countries.

Momani said the JSMO will continue strengthening its international partnerships to enhance the competitiveness of Jordanian products and reinforce the Kingdom's position in regional and international quality infrastructure systems.

The memorandum was signed as Rwanda continues to record sustained economic growth and advances in its national quality infrastructure.

//Petra// NQ