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Jordan-Syria Strengthen Strategic Ties
Summary: Jordan and Syria held the second session of their Higher Coordination Council in Amman, co-chaired by Ayman Safadi and Asaad Al Shibani, to deepen strategic ties and advance a comprehensive partnership. The talks covered energy, water, transport, trade, agriculture, health, education, tourism, and technology, with a focus on implementing existing agreements and identifying major joint projects through a new joint working group. Key outcomes include: - A new reciproca
2026-05-24Jordan-EU €135M Grant for Development
Summary: Jordan and the European Union signed three grant agreements totaling €135 million to support human capital development (€30m), integrated border management (€25m), and aid for Syrian refugees in Jordan (€80m). The packages are part of the January 2025 Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership and align with Jordan’s modernization goals and Mediterranean Action Plan. In addition, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provided €10m for the Aqaba Digital Hu
2026-05-24Jordan Cyprus Greece Trilateral Summit 2023
Summary: - Ayman Safadi (Jordan), Constantinos Kombos (Cyprus), and Giorgos Gerapetritis (Greece) underscored the importance of the fifth Jordan-Cyprus-Greece trilateral summit to strengthen institutional cooperation and advance shared interests. - The leaders, hosted by King Abdullah with Cypriot President Christodoulides and Greek PM Mitsotakis, aim to deepen the trilateral mechanism (launched in 2018) across water, energy, culture, education, and tourism to bolster regiona
2026-05-24Jordan's Energy Strategy Shifts to Renewables
Summary: The war in the Middle East is accelerating Jordan’s pivot to renewable energy, reinforcing energy security as a strategic issue. With heavy reliance on imports, Jordan faces price volatility and supply risks from regional instability and vital oil routes (notably the Strait of Hormuz). The government aims to generate 50% of electricity from renewables by 2030, helped by rapid growth in solar and wind (roughly 27–29% of electricity by end of 2024, up from 1% a decade
2026-05-24Jordan's Energy Reserves Secure Amid Global T
Summary: - Jordan’s energy security is portrayed as strong and safeguarded amid global supply tensions, with a well-developed strategic reserve system and major storage hubs (Madounah: 440,000 m3; Aqaba: 120,000 tonnes). - Current reserves cover domestic needs for 30–60 days for petroleum products and LPG, plus 30 days of alternative fuel stock for power plants; a dedicated power-generation reserve exists for about a month in disruptions. - Technical stock: Jordan Petroleum
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