Today, Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, signed the Joint Declaration on the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership with Jordan, officially elevating the EU relationship with the country. The signature follows a bilateral meeting between President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and King Abdullah II of Jordan.
Commissioner Šuica said: “Today’s successful milestone in our relationship with Jordan is a sign that shared values and interests can bring concrete results on the ground. This strategic and comprehensive partnership will increase security, stability and economic opportunities for Jordan and the EU, directly benefitting our citizens. I am ready to mobilise every tool at my disposal to bring today’s commitments into reality.”
Jordan is a reliable and credible partner – key actor for peace and stability in the Middle East. The EU and Jordan have a long and deep-rooted history of cooperation, based on the Jordan-EU Association Agreement. The Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership signed today aims at upscaling this cooperation to better tackle common challenges. It also reflects the continued commitment of the EU to assist Jordan in facing the socio-economic impact of the Syrian crisis, and in supporting refugee and host communities in Jordan. It will also open up further avenues for investments and enhance business opportunities for the European companies through contributing to a more stable economic environment. The Partnership will be complemented by significant financial resources € 3 billion, comprising grants, public and private investments and macro-financial assistance.
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- Publication date
- 29 January 2025
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- Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations