On 8 January, the EU and Jordan are marking a key milestone in their long-standing relationship with a first-ever bilateral Summit. The EU was represented by President von der Leyen and President Costa, and Jordan by His Majesty King Abdullah II. The leaders took stock of the implementation of the EU-Jordan Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership (SCP) signed one year ago and set priorities for the future, including a high-level EU-Jordan Investment Conference scheduled for April 2026. The Summit reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to Jordan as a key strategic partner for stability, prosperity and cooperation in the Middle East and the Mediterranean.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Commission, said: “The EU–Jordan partnership is stronger than ever. Today’s first EU–Jordan Summit marks the anniversary of our Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership and the concrete milestones we have delivered together since. From deeper political cooperation and strengthened security dialogue to reforms, investments and opportunities for both citizens and businesses. We are turning commitments into action for stability, resilience and shared prosperity.”

Over its first year, the SCP resulted in concrete deliverables across its five pillars: I) political relations and regional cooperation, II) security and defence, III) economic resilience, trade and investment, IV) human capital including education and skills, and V) migration, protection and support to refugees. The leaders strengthened political ties by deepening discussions and working together to support regional stability. Security and defence cooperation advanced with the new EU support under the European Peace Facility and progress on integrated border management.

On the economic front, the EU supported Jordan’s reform agenda and economic resilience. In September 2025, the EU adopted and started the roll out of a Macro-Financial Assistance programme worth €500 million. An additional Macro-Financial Assistance programme is expected to be adopted in 2026, for another €500 million. The funding will support Jordan’s macroeconomic stability and the implementation of transformative reforms, including in public financial management and tax administration, labour and social policies, anti-corruption and broader governance, as well as the energy and business environment.

The EU and Jordan have also deepened cooperation on people-to-people through education, skills, research and youth mobility programmes, including the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) programme. Furthermore, the EU has sustained its support for Jordan’s exceptional efforts in hosting refugees, ensuring access to services, livelihoods and protection. Cooperation with Jordan will be intensified in the framework of the Pact for the Mediterranean and its upcoming first Action Plan (scheduled for March 2026).