MOSCOW, August 21. /TASS/. A Russian part will be opened in Jordan’s capital city Amman to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Jordanian Ambassador to Russia Amjad Odeh Adaileh said in an interview with TASS timed to the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Jordan.

"As a popular diplomacy step and in celebration of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Jordan, the first stone of a Russian part will be laid in the Jordanian capital city Amman at the initiative of the Russian embassy in Amman and the Amman mayor, with support from the Russia-Jordan friendship associations," he said. "This park will be an architectural landmark in Amman and a symbol of special and lasting relations between the two countries."

The Jordanian diplomat hailed the high level of development of contact between Russian and Jordanian citizens. "Russian students study the Arabic language and fundamentals of true Islam at Jordanian universities," he noted. "We shouldn’t forget about the great number of happy marriages Jordanian graduates and Russian girls who came to live in Jordan and it has left a mark on the cultural and social development of relations between the two countries."

Amjad Odeh Adaileh also welcomed the successful dialogue with Moscow in the economic sphere. "The two countries signed important interstate agreements, which have contributed to the development and strengthening of bilateral relations," he said. "We have set up the Jordanian-Russian Business Council, which is playing a significant role in the development of trade and economic relations. Jordan has become a popular destination for Russian tourists, including in the sphere of religious tourism."

Diplomatic relations between Russia and Jordan were established on August 21, 1963.