Uzbekistan Delegation Explores Aqaba Hub: Boosting Trade, Logistics & Container Terminal Capacity
2025-09-20 00:25:00 / News
On September 19, 2025, a delegation of the Republic of Uzbekistan led by Nozimjon Kholmurodov, First Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, paid a working visit to the port city of Aqaba as part of the official mission to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The delegation included representatives of leading Uzbek enterprises as well as senior officials of relevant government agencies.
Aqaba is a key transport and logistics hub of the region, handling approximately 65% of Jordan’s imports and 80% of its exports. During the visit, the delegation familiarized itself with the activities 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 of the Aqaba Container Terminal, which has an annual throughput capacity of 1.3 million containers, as well as to the city’s modern logistics and warehousing facilities.
At the conclusion of the visit, the parties emphasized Aqaba’s strong potential as a strategic logistics and investment hub, established direct business contacts, and identified practical areas for future cooperation.