One year of the EU–Jordan Strategic & Comprehensive Partnership

Jordan is a key partner for Europe in the Middle East and a cornerstone of regional stability.

The EU and Jordan signed their Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership on 29 January 2025 in Brussels. Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica and Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan led the signing ceremony, in the presence of President von der Leyen and King Abdullah.

The Partnership reflects the EU's long-term commitment to Jordan's stability, reform agenda and socio-economic resilience and to a shared future of cooperation in the region. It is underpinned by a €3 billion EU financial and investment package for Jordan for the period 2025–2027, comprising €640 million in grants, around €1.4 billion in additional investments, and €1 billion in concessional loans through macro-financial assistance. 

Next steps

In 2026, the Partnership will move into an intensified delivery phase, with key milestones further consolidating cooperation and impact. These include the high-level EU–Jordan Investment Conference (April 2026), and the launch of the first EU–Jordan Security and Defence Dialogue, as well as further dialogue on human rights.

The signature of the first Multi-Sector Budget Support is expected in early 2026 and will unlock key reforms to enhance competitiveness, employment and the business environment in Jordan.

The EU and Jordan will reinforce trade and investments across their borders by signing, at the EU-Jordan Investment Conference of spring 2026, several flagship infrastructure and connectivity projects. This should include the Water Desalination Aqaba-Amman National Conveyance.