Amman:Iraq and Jordan have formalized nine cooperation agreements in a wide-ranging ceremony held on Monday in the Jordanian capital of Amman. The agreements cover various sectors including education, environmental protection, cultural and economic affairs. The signing ceremony was presided over by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and his Jordanian counterpart Jafar Hassan.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the documents signed include memorandums of understanding on competition and preventing monopolies, environmental protection, consumer protection, and managing documents and archives. Additionally, a memorandum on higher education and scientific research cooperation for the period 2026-2031 was signed, along with an agreement between Jordan's Diplomatic Institute and Iraq's Foreign Service Institute.

Other key agreements include a mechanism to support small- and medium-sized enterprises and executive programs for cultural and educational cooperation for 2026-2028. The signing was part of al-Zaidi's visit to Jordan, during which he led a high-level delegation and engaged in talks with King Abdullah II. The visit also included an expanded meeting chaired alongside Hassan, focusing on enhancing bilateral relations in areas such as energy, economy, and investment.

Al-Zaidi underscored the significance of establishing a free trade zone, further highlighting Jordan as a strategic partner for Iraq. Hassan expressed Jordan's commitment to ongoing cooperation and coordination with Iraq to foster integration across various sectors, as noted in the statement from the Iraqi prime minister's office.