On January 5, local time, Jordan announced that the country and the European Union will hold the first bilateral summit in the history of the two sides on January 8. King Abdullah II of Jordan will attend with European Council President Costa and European Commission President von der Leyen. The summit will focus on strengthening bilateral relations, deepening political and economic partnerships, implementing the “EU-Jordan Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership Agreement” signed by the two sides in January 2025, and opening up a wider space for expanding practical cooperation in various fields. Participants will also exchange views on regional and international hot issues, focus on the latest developments in the Middle East situation, and communicate on topics such as security, trade, and immigration.

On January 5, local time, Jordan announced that the country and the European Union will hold the first bilateral summit in the history of the two sides on January 8. King Abdullah II of Jordan will attend with European Council President Costa and European Commission President von der Leyen. The summit will focus on strengthening bilateral relations, deepening political and economic partnerships, implementing the “EU-Jordan Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership Agreement” signed by the two sides in January 2025, and opening up a wider space for expanding practical cooperation in various fields. Participants will also exchange views on regional and international hot issues, focus on the latest developments in the Middle East situation, and communicate on topics such as security, trade, and immigration.