Strengthening ties: A look at bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Jordan.

Engr QaisEr nawab The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, nestled between Saudi Arabia and the Mediterranean Sea, is a modern state in the Middle East established in 1921. Owing to its geostrategic position, bordering Palestine, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, the country is highly significant. With its dynamic leadership and moderation, Jordan has always been a peace supporter and oasis of tranquility in an otherwise turbulent region of the Middle East. Jordan, an Arab nation on the east bank of the Jordan River, is defined by ancient monuments, nature reserves and sea side resorts. It is home to the famed archaeological site of Petra, the Nabatean capital dating to around 300 B.C. His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, a genuine leader of the Jordanian people and the Muslim Ummah, has always tried to maintain security, stability, and peace in the region, through his initiatives on domestic and foreign fronts, which are wellregarded both by his people as well as the international community. His Majesty has ruled over a state that has successfully and without violence integrated a large number of Palestinian as well as around 1.3 million refugees from Syria.

Moreover, the significance of His Majesty's words and ideas in light of the COVID-19 pandemic was highly recognizable, as he called for improved global integration via re-globalization, particularly regarding food security and vaccine supply. Jordan's foreign policy is built on maintaining good relations with its neighbors and promoting regional and international stability. The country has a long history of involvement in efforts to resolve conflicts in the Middle East, and it has played a key role in various peace negotiations, including those related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The topography of Jordan as the Middle Eastern crossroad has been functioning as a key nexus for trade and communication since the beginning of civilization, between Europe, Africa, and Asia, ultimately connecting the west and east with the north and south. In recent years, the country has sought to strengthen its economic and political ties with a number of countries in the region and beyond. With Pakistan, Jordan has been eager to expand its trade and commerce so that both countries can profit mutually. The fact that the two countries share a common history, religion, and culture, has not only provided them with strong foundations to further boost trade and economic ties but as well as helped them to foster...