Jordan and the European Union Sign Financing Agreements Worth 135 Million Euros

SadaNews - Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Touqan witnessed on Thursday the signing of three financing agreements totaling 135 million euros, as part of the strategic and comprehensive partnership between the European Union and Jordan.

The agreements aim to enhance cooperation in the areas of human capital development, support for refugees, and border security.

The agreements include 30 million euros for human capital development, focusing on inclusive education, vocational and technical training, social protection, and democratic participation, especially for women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

They also include 80 million euros for the protection and support of refugees, aimed at ensuring dignified livelihoods for host communities and Syrian refugees through cash assistance, social services, and skills development, including support for voluntary, dignified, and sustainable return to Syria.

The agreements further include 25 million euros for integrated border management and internal security, to enhance Jordan's capabilities in combating transnational crime, cyber threats, and human trafficking, while promoting human rights and gender-responsive approaches in border security.

It is noteworthy that the strategic and comprehensive partnership, signed in January 2025, focuses on peace, security, and sustainable development across five pillars, including human capital development, migration and refugee support, security, economic resilience, and political relations.

The European Union had pledged 3 billion euros to Jordan for the period 2025-2027, including grants, investments, and concessional loans to address shared challenges.