European Commission President Ursula von Der Leyen thanked Jordan’s King Abdullah II during the first EU‑Jordan summit in Amman on 8 January 2026. She described Jordan as a key partner for Europe in the Middle East and a cornerstone of regional stability, emphasizing the mutual interest to deepen the relationship. Von Der Leyen outlined three pillars of the partnership: a political dimension marked by the launch of the Pact for the Mediterranean and Jordan’s role in the Union for the Mediterranean; an economic dimension, with €3 billion earmarked for 2025‑2027 and an investment target of €1.4 billion to be pursued at an upcoming Investment Conference; and a humanitarian dimension, noting EU aid to Gaza, €240 million for Syrian refugees over three years and efforts to support safe, voluntary returns to Syria. The president also mentioned cooperation on security and defence through the European Peace Facility.
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