The EU and Jordan discussed how to advance progress on these shared values that guide their Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership, as well as reviewed positive developments and raised issues of concern in a constructive spirit. Jordan and the EU reiterated their resolve to uphold human rights and democratic principles. Both sides emphasized that freedom of expression and a protected civic space are essential democratic values, and stressed that an enabling environment is essential for civil society organisations to operate independently and contribute to the aspirations of societies. In this context, the EU and Jordan discussed the implementation of the Cybercrime law adopted in August 2023.

The EU and Jordan agreed to both continue working to achieve further progress in the promotion and protection of human rights and reiterated their dedication to gender equality, combating discrimination and further promoting the rights of persons in vulnerable situations. The EU commended Jordan’s leading role in hosting large number of refugees, including from Syria, and confirmed its commitment to continue supporting both refugee and host communities in Jordan.

Both parties committed to intensify their cooperation and their readiness to explore joint initiatives at regional and international level. They underlined the critical importance of multilateral efforts to preserve the rules-based order and uphold international law, including human rights law, international humanitarian law and the principles of the UN Charter.  The meeting was co-chaired by H.E. Saja Majali, Director of the Directory of Human Rights and Mr. Alessio Cappellani, Head of Division for Jordan, Lebanon and Syria at the European External Action Service.