Amman (TDI): The second round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Jordan was held today in Amman, aiming to solidify the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
The Pakistani delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch, while the Jordanian side was headed by Ambassador Majed T. ALQATARNEH, Secretary General for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan.
During the consultations, both sides held comprehensive discussions on a wide array of bilateral, regional, and international matters. The dialogue further aimed at enhancing cooperation in all spheres and continuing their close coordination on global and regional issues of common interest.
Second Round of Pakistan Jordan Bilateral Political Consultations between Pakistan and Jordan was held in Amman on April 11, 2025. Pakistan side was led by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and Jordanian delegation was led by Ambassador Majed T. ALQATARNEH, Secy General for Foreign… pic.twitter.com/XOSfeEN5U1
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Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch lauded Jordan’s constructive role in promoting peace, stability, and security across the Middle East.
She expressed Pakistan’s deep appreciation for Jordan’s steadfast efforts toward facilitating dialogue and understanding in a region that continues to face complex challenges.
Furthermore, she also commended Jordan’s consistent humanitarian stance in supporting refugees and advocating for peaceful solutions to regional conflicts.
Expressing Pakistan’s grave concern, the Foreign Secretary highlighted the latest wave of Israeli atrocities and the resumption of its illegal military aggression against the Palestinian people.
She underscored Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, reaffirming the country’s firm stance on the establishment of an independent, viable, and sovereign State of Palestine, based on pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
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Both sides reiterated their resolve to deepen bilateral ties, especially in areas of trade, investment, defense cooperation, and education.
It was mutually agreed to enhance people-to-people contacts, cultural exchanges, and collaborative initiatives that contribute to stronger socio-economic linkages.
Moreover, both delegations appreciated the robust coordination between Pakistan and Jordan at multilateral platforms, including the United Nations, and pledged to maintain and expand this cooperation to address global challenges such as climate change, sustainable development, and conflict resolution.
The inaugural session of the Pakistan-Jordan Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) took place on November 22, 2016, in Islamabad, Pakistan.
During this initial session, both parties engaged in comprehensive discussions covering the spectrum of bilateral relations, including political, economic, defense, and cultural cooperation.
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