Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union agreed on January 29, 2025, to provide 3 billion euros in financing and investments for Jordan in a new “strategic” partnership with this key Middle East partner.
The king of Jordan, Abdullah II, was in the EU‘s capital to supervise the signing of the arrangement, which runs from 2025 to 2027. The project is the follow-up on a bilateral agreement between the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and King Abdullah II of Jordan.
With the current geopolitical shifts and growing crises in the region, strengthening the EU-Jordan partnership is the right decision at the right time,
European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen expressed.
Jordan is playing a critical role in consolidating the ceasefire in Gaza, and the EU recognizes Jordan’s importance as a regional hub for humanitarian assistance,
von der Leyen said.
Jordan’s leadership in supporting Syria’s transition underlines the key role it plays in shaping the future of the region,
she added.
The EU is showing its commitment to support Jordan in navigating the current geopolitical challenges, pursuing reforms that drive growth and societal progress,
said von der Leyen.
What are the key areas of the EU-Jordan agreement?
As reported by the European Commission, the EU and Jordan will boost their collaboration on border management in the war against smuggling and human trafficking. They will improve collaboration on durable resolutions for refugees, including complementary courses for security and safe, voluntary, and noble returns, also in collaboration with international agencies.
Further, the EU said that both sides will improve coordination on humanitarian assistance, with Jordan continuing its position as a regional epicenter for assistance. Support for vulnerable bodies, Syrian refugees, host societies, and Palestinian refugees, including via UNRWA, will remain a focus.
