Head of State Awards King Abdullah II of Jordan the Order of Al-Farabi

A welcoming ceremony was held at Akorda for King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, who arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit.

In honor of the distinguished guest, a formation of helicopters from Kazakhstan’s Air Defense Forces performed a flypast in front of Akorda, carrying the national flags of Kazakhstan and Jordan.

During the ceremony, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein introduced the members of their official delegations. The commander of the guard of honor delivered a ceremonial report, and the presidential orchestra performed the national anthems of both countries.

During the talks, the Head of State described King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein’s official visit to Kazakhstan as a testament to the strong bonds of friendship, mutual respect and solidarity between the two countries.

“Jordan is our time-tested and reliable partner in the Arab world. Over the last years, our partnership has gained a new momentum. We are proud of firm political dialogue that we maintain at different levels. Last year was very special in our bilateral relations as we paid reciprocal visits. The Joint Statement that we adopted and many documents signed between our ministries, agencies and businesses made powerful boost to our multifaceted cooperation,” the President said.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that Kazakhstan attaches great importance to the practical implementation of the agreements reached in all areas of mutual interest. He noted that economic cooperation remains one of the key drivers of relations between Kazakhstan and Jordan. There is also considerable potential to expand cultural and humanitarian cooperation, including by strengthening academic and scientific ties and increasing tourist flows in both directions.

The Head of State also highlighted the convergence of the two countries’ approaches to current international and regional issues and praised the King of Jordan’s contribution to strengthening friendly ties and bringing the peoples of the two countries closer together.

“Under your visionary leadership, the Kingdom has earned wide respect as an indispensable voice of balance and steadfast guardian of peace in the Middle East and beyond. In that vein, Kazakhstan highly values the Aqaba process, launched by Your Majesty more than a decade ago. It is a great honor to co-host first-ever meeting of this format in Central Asia. The theme of the session on Security in the field of Artificial Intelligence is particularly timely. I believe it will bring a valuable perspective from our region and add new strength to our joint efforts for peace and security,” the President said.

King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein thanked Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for the warm welcome, noting that Kazakhstan and Jordan share longstanding relations and mutual respect, as well as a common commitment to promoting peace and stability.

“As you mentioned, last year’s exchange of visits provided important momentum to our bilateral relations. And we look forward to building on that to advance cooperation in key sectors such as trade, investment, tourism, technology, and defense,” the King of Jordan stated.

King Abdullah II expressed his sincere appreciation to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for jointly organizing a new round of meetings under the Aqaba Process. He noted that this reflects the two countries’ shared commitment to addressing regional and global security challenges.

In this context, the King of Jordan reaffirmed his interest in expanding cooperation with Kazakhstan on regional security, as well as in countering terrorism and extremism.

According to Akorda press service, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev described King Abdullah II’s visit as a clear demonstration of the deepening strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Jordan.

The President noted that active engagement at the highest level creates favorable conditions for advancing shared priorities and expanding the bilateral cooperation agenda.

“We highly value our multifaceted cooperation with Jordan, and here in my country, we regard you as an outstanding and visionary leader who enjoys profound respect all over the world. Under your strong and wise leadership, Jordan has flourished as a beacon of peace, stability, dignity, and fairness, as well as a dynamic hub for innovation and sustainable growth. On the world stage, Your Majesty’s voice remains one of the most vocal, respected, and influential in promoting international dialogue. The Aqaba Process is yet another reflection of Your Majesty’s unwavering commitment to fostering international security. And we are proud and honored to co-host the next session of the Aqaba Process in Astana tomorrow,” the Head of State said.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that the King’s steadfast support had already helped deliver tangible results in bilateral cooperation.

“Today, our partnership is actively expanding into new, highly promising sectors, unlocking the vast potential of both our regions. Our reciprocal visits last year gave strong impetus for this cause. I’m firmly committed to keep this positive momentum and elevate our partnership to even greater heights,” the President said.

The Head of State emphasized that he considers King Abdullah II a close friend of Kazakhstan.

“In recognition of your enormously important contribution to fostering the strong bonds of friendship between Kazakhstan and Jordan, I’m honored to present you with the Al-Farabi State Award. This high Order proudly bears the name of the great philosopher of the East. The legacy of Al-Farabi continues to inspire and serve as a road guider for many generations, and his historic role for modern politics, science, and literature cannot be overstated. He has special place in the hearts and minds of the entire Arab world. His timeless ideas on wisdom, harmony, and unity continue to connect our cultures. We deeply appreciate your tireless efforts to champion these noble values. It is very symbolic that Your Majesty is the first person to receive this distinguished award. I believe it is a historic event. May this high decoration serve as a sign of Kazakhstan’s genuine respect and personal esteem to you,” Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.

King Abdullah II, in turn, presented President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with Jordan’s highest state decoration, the Order of Al-Hussein bin Ali.

“It is a great honor for me to receive the highest decoration of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This Order bears the name of the founder of your noble dynasty. His legacy, rooted in honor, faith and devotion to his people, continues to inspire generations. I regard this high distinction not only as recognition of my personal contribution, but above all as a testament to the strong friendship and mutual respect between our peoples. It is a clear recognition of the close and steadily strengthening ties between Kazakhstan and Jordan. I greatly value your personal commitment to further advancing bilateral cooperation,” the Head of State said.