Почетный консул Иордании в г. Екатеринбурге

On behalf of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and myself, I welcome you to the official website dedicated to strengthening friendly ties and developing mutually beneficial cooperation between Russia and Jordan. I sincerely hope you find this resource useful and our communication fruitful. I am ready to personally assist you in resolving your questions and considering proposals aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. Thank you for your interest in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. I wish you productive work with the website's materials and open prospects for cooperation! Sincerely, Alexander Toropov, Honorary Consul of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Yekaterinburg

Born November 10, 1980 Education: Ural State Forest Engineering University. Economist-manager (higher education). Russian Institute of Management, Department of RANEPA, Yekaterinburg. Law (higher education). Professional activities: 2007 – present – ​​Co-founder of large companies specializing in the wholesale trade of tubular products, metal, and metalworking equipment; 2015 – Opening of a branch in China. Exclusive contracts have been signed with SANMU for the supply of chemical raw materials, ZIZHU for the production of sheet piles, and SHELTER for equipment for seaports; 2020 – present – ​​shareholder of ZMK NASTA LLC; 2022 – present – ​​shareholder of the NASTA group of companies and owner of a metal structures manufacturing plant, co-founder of the El 6 company. Political activity: 2010 – present – ​​Assistant to Nikolai Nikolaevich Yezersky, Deputy of the State Duma and Legislative Assembly of the Russian Federation; 2016 – Participation in elections to the Legislative Assembly of the Sverdlovsk Region. Charity projects and awards: 2010–present – ​​sponsorship of the Fakel and Uraltrubprom football clubs (Pervouralsk); 2020 – renovation of the city hospital in Pervouralsk. 2026 – medal "For Strengthening Military Cooperation" from the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation. Speaks English. Married, has four children.

As Honorary Consul, my main goals are to:  • promote expanded dialogue and strengthen economic, cultural, and educational contacts; • provide information support to interested parties; • create favorable conditions for Jordanian citizens. Jordan is a country with a rich history and unique cultural heritage, a dynamically developing state open to partnership and dialogue. We strive to make our relations ever closer and more productive, and our interactions as effective as possible. On this website, you will find up-to-date information about: • the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; • opportunities for business cooperation; • cultural and educational programs; • consular service procedures.

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan  • A monarchical state with its capital in Amman. The official language is Arabic. • Located on the Arabian Peninsula, it borders Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Palestine. • Distinguished by its diverse landscapes: from deserts (such as Wadi Rum) to coastal areas. Tourists are drawn here by the opportunities for spa vacations on the Red Sea and health and wellness at the Dead Sea. • A living open-air museum, where every stone preserves the memory of the civilizations that shaped the Middle East. Here, ancient columns stand side by side with Byzantine mosaics, and Nabataean tombs stand alongside Crusader fortresses. This is a place where history is not simply studied, but felt in the landscape, architecture, and traditions. • The land of biblical events, home to sacred sites significant to Christians, Jews, and Muslims: the Jordan River, Mount Nebo, and the Dead Sea. It is a key destination for religious tourism.

Russian-Jordanian relations are based on long-standing friendship and cooperation, which began in 1963 with the establishment of diplomatic ties between the USSR and Jordan. Following Russia's recognition in 1992, interaction intensified, particularly under King Abdullah II.  Key aspects of relations: • Political dialogue Both countries consistently advocate for a peaceful settlement in the Middle East, including the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the situation in Syria. In 2015, the Russian-Jordanian Anti-Terrorism Coordination Center was established in Amman. • Economic cooperation Agreements were signed on trade and economic cooperation (1997), the establishment of the Russian-Jordanian Business Council (2007), cooperation in nuclear energy (2009), and oil and gas exploration (2011). In 2013, Rosatom won the tender for the construction of a nuclear power plant, but the project was suspended due to financial difficulties. The construction of a small nuclear power plant is currently under discussion. • Military-technical cooperation Jordan is purchasing Russian weapons. In the 1970s, the Jordanian army adopted the Osa and Strela-10 air defense missile systems, as well as the Strela-2 man-portable air defense system. In 2011, Russia delivered two Il-76MF military transport aircraft to the Jordanian Air Force (under a 2005 contract). A contract for the training of Jordanian pilots and technical specialists, signed in 2008, was also fulfilled. In 2013, Russia built a factory in Jordan to produce RPG-32 Hashim grenade launchers (under a 2006 contract). • Humanitarian Ties Interest in the Russian language and culture remains. An estimated 25,000 Jordanians speak Russian. An agreement waiving visa requirements for citizens of both countries came into effect on December 13, 2025.

Telephone number: 8 (800) 550 69 62 +7 (343) 343 96 22 Email: contact@jorconsul.ru Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Visit by appointment only. Address: Yekaterinburg, Gorkogo St., 26, Office 302