More than 30 years of history, captured in 52 exhibits. A historical photo exhibition has opened in Amman, offering a look at the evolution of relations between Kazakhstan and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Through archival photographs and documents, visitors can explore how the two countries have developed their political, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties, DKNews.kz reports.
The exhibition, titled "The Republic of Kazakhstan and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: A history of cooperation," was organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan with the support of Jordan's Ministry of Culture and the Royal Cultural Center.
The opening was also covered by Jordan's state news agency, Petra.
52 photographs and documents trace three decades of cooperation
The exhibition features 52 archival photographs and documents highlighting key milestones in relations between Kazakhstan and Jordan.
The collection takes visitors through the development of political dialogue, economic partnerships, cultural exchanges and humanitarian cooperation.
Kazakhstan and Jordan established diplomatic relations in February 1993. Over the following decades, the two countries built a legal framework for cooperation, established diplomatic missions and developed high-level political contacts.
The history of these bilateral relations is also documented in official materials published by Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Kazakhstan's ambassador and Jordan's culture minister open the exhibition
The opening ceremony was attended by Talgat Shaldanbay, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Jordan, and Mustafa Al-Rawashdeh, Jordan's Minister of Culture.
Representatives of Jordanian government institutions, members of the diplomatic corps and Kazakhstanis living in Jordan were among the invited guests.
Ambassador Shaldanbay thanked Jordan's Ministry of Culture and the staff of the Royal Cultural Center for supporting the initiative and helping bring the exhibition to life.
In his remarks, the diplomat outlined the major political and economic reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan. He also emphasized the friendly, stable and steadily developing nature of relations between the two countries.
According to Shaldanbay, the exhibition aims to give visitors a clearer understanding of the key stages in Kazakhstan-Jordan relations, from political dialogue and economic cooperation to cultural and humanitarian exchanges.
Jordan's culture minister describes the exhibition as a cultural bridge
Jordan's Minister of Culture, Mustafa Al-Rawashdeh, expressed appreciation to the Embassy of Kazakhstan for organizing the exhibition.
He described the initiative as a cultural bridge connecting the two nations, emphasizing that such events help strengthen friendship and support the continued development of bilateral cooperation.
Cultural diplomacy has become an established part of relations between Astana and Amman. Kazakhstan continues to introduce Jordanian audiences to its national traditions, arts and historical heritage.
We previously covered a cultural event in Amman featuring the traditional Kazakh dombra and yurt, highlighting another example of Kazakhstan's cultural outreach in Jordan.
Kazakhstan and Jordan expand cooperation beyond cultural exchanges
The photo exhibition comes amid continued political engagement between the two countries.
In August 2025, King Abdullah II of Jordan paid an official visit to Kazakhstan, where he held talks with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The visit and the agreements discussed during the negotiations were covered in our earlier report on strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and Jordan.
In August 2026, the two countries held political consultations in Amman. Discussions covered investment, agriculture, transport, tourism and the prospects for establishing direct air connections.
The possibility of launching direct flights between Kazakhstan and Jordan has also featured in bilateral diplomatic discussions.
Against this backdrop, the exhibition offers Jordanian visitors an opportunity to explore the history and culture of a country with which Jordan maintains political and economic ties alongside its cultural partnership.
Jordanian guests discover traditional Kazakh cuisine
Following the official opening ceremony, guests toured the exhibition, examining historical photographs and archival documents.
Traditional Kazakh cuisine was another highlight of the event. Visitors were invited to sample national dishes, adding a culinary dimension to their introduction to Kazakhstan's heritage.
Attendees shared positive impressions of the exhibition and the refreshments, praising the welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to learn more about Kazakh culture and traditions.
The event brought more than three decades of Kazakhstan-Jordan relations into focus through 52 historical photographs and documents. Traditional Kazakh food provided another way for Jordanian guests to experience the country's cultural identity.
