Uzbekistan Delegation Familiarizes Itself with Aqaba Port Infrastructure in Jordan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 19 September, an Uzbekistani delegation led by First Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade Nozimjon Kholmurodov visited the port city of Aqaba as part of a working trip to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The delegation included representatives of leading domestic enterprises and heads of relevant government agencies.

Aqaba serves as a key transport and logistics hub in the region, handling about 65 percent of Jordan’s imports and 80 percent of its exports. During the visit, the Uzbek delegation reviewed the operations of the Industrial Free Economic Zone, held meetings with resident companies, and conducted negotiations with the leadership of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority.

Particular attention was given to the infrastructure capacity of the Aqaba Container Terminal, which is capable of handling up to 1.3 million containers annually, as well as to modern logistics and warehousing complexes.

Following the visit, both sides highlighted Aqaba’s significant potential as a strategic logistics and investment center, established direct business contacts, and identified practical areas for further cooperation.