Jordan has handed over the public keys for encrypting the Jordanian e-passport to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during an official ceremony held at the organization's headquarters in the Canadian city of Montreal, with the participation of Ambassador Sabah Al-Rafie representing Jordan.
Jordan's Acting Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Eng. Sami Smeirat, stressed that this step allows member states of the Public Key Directory (PKD) to digitally verify the authenticity of Jordanian e-passports, helping to facilitate the movement of travelers and reflecting Jordan's commitment to digital transformation and to providing services in line with international standards, according to a post on the ministry's Facebook account.
It is worth noting that Jordan, represented by the Ministry of Interior, officially joined the ICAO Public Key Directory during 2025. The ICAO PKD serves as a central platform for exchanging the information required to verify the authenticity of electronic travel documents such as e-passports, ensuring authentication and encryption verification across borders in a secure and efficient manner without the need for complex bilateral exchange.
To view the post on the Facebook page of Jordan's Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, click here.
