By: Nedal Zubeidi
Jordan Daily - China and Jordan agreed to deepen their strategic partnership during King Abdullah’s recent visit to Beijing, with cooperation spanning trade, investment, infrastructure, technology and diplomacy, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Guo Wei said.
Speaking at a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Guo said the visit was the king’s first official trip to China in 11 years and his ninth overall, describing it as a new starting point in bilateral relations.
Guo said Chinese President Xi Jinping and King Abdullah had set a direction for strengthening the strategic partnership, with both sides preparing to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties in 2027.
The two countries reaffirmed mutual support on core interests. China backed Jordan’s sovereignty, security and development interests and reiterated support for the Hashemite custodianship over Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. Jordan, meanwhile, reaffirmed its adherence to the “one-China” principle and its position that Taiwan is part of Chinese territory, the Ambassador noted.
Economic cooperation was a major focus of the visit. Guo said Jordan and China would expand collaboration in trade, investment, energy, minerals, agriculture, education, health and infrastructure, while exploring newer areas including the digital economy, artificial intelligence and green energy. China also expressed readiness to advance high-quality cooperation under its Belt and Road Initiative.
The two sides also agreed to work toward establishing direct flights between Jordan and China, which Guo said could help boost tourism and business ties.
The Palestinian issue featured prominently in the talks. Xi called for a political solution based on a two-state framework, Palestinian governance of post-war Gaza, protection of civilians and humanitarian aid, and a comprehensive settlement based on international law. China praised Jordan’s role in delivering humanitarian assistance to Gaza, while Jordan welcomed China’s role in addressing the humanitarian crisis.
The two countries also expressed concern over developments in the West Bank and East Jerusalem and rejected measures aimed at annexing occupied Palestinian territory, Guo said.
During the visit, China and Jordan concluded 25 cooperation documents covering areas including e-commerce, supply chains, the digital economy, development, media, civil aviation, energy, minerals, science and technology. Guo said the agreements could help expand Jordanian exports to China and attract Chinese investment.
“China is ready to work closely with Jordan” to implement the agreements and deepen strategic trust and mutually beneficial cooperation, Guo said, describing the visit as a success that had injected fresh momentum into bilateral relations.
