ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / RankWire.AI / – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan engaged in bilateral talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The discussions centered on the relationship between the two nations and exploring avenues to enhance cooperation. Additionally, the leaders examined regional developments and shared concerns across the Middle East, emphasizing ongoing dialogue on security, stability, and long-term peace. King Abdullah’s visit was supported by a senior Jordanian delegation.
During their meeting, both leaders reviewed collaborative efforts in economic, trade, and developmental sectors under the UAE-Jordan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening ties in areas aligned with their national development goals. They also explored opportunities to broaden cooperation according to shared interests. The close political and economic relations between the two nations are complemented by frequent high-level consultations. Their latest encounter underscored the importance of bilateral progress and regional coordination being prioritized together.
King Abdullah arrived in Abu Dhabi accompanied by Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Prime Minister Jafar Hassan. Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the Jordanian monarch upon his arrival. The delegation was joined by senior UAE officials, including Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reflecting the broad scope of bilateral issues discussed during the visit.
UAE-Jordan Economic Cooperation Grows Through New Agreement
The core framework for expanded economic collaboration between the UAE and Jordan is outlined in the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Signed on October 6, 2024, and effective from May 15, 2025, it marks the UAE’s first comprehensive economic partnership with an Arab nation. The treaty preserves trade liberalization for over 98% of tariff lines and addresses services, investment, digital trade, customs cooperation, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
It further grants preferential treatment to goods conforming to applicable rules of origin and technical standards, covering more than 99.5% of the value of UAE exports to Jordan. The agreement introduces mechanisms to streamline customs processes and promote investment cooperation, with committees and focal points established to oversee its implementation. Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah highlighted the importance of advancing cooperation in economic, trade, and development sectors as essential to strengthening their bilateral relationship further.
Maintaining Focus on Regional Security and Stability
Another key topic discussed in Abu Dhabi was regional security. Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah shared perspectives on issues impacting the Middle East and broader regional stability. Both leaders underscored the necessity of maintaining coordination between their nations, linking these efforts to initiatives aimed at enhancing security and regional stability. They also reaffirmed their support for peace initiatives, emphasizing the importance of addressing shared regional challenges.
Following the talks, King Abdullah left the UAE later on Sunday, with Sheikh Mohamed present to bid farewell along with senior officials. The visit continued the tradition of regular high-level engagement on bilateral and regional issues. The discussions combined economic collaboration under the partnership agreement with consultations on Middle East developments, reaffirming the UAE and Jordan’s mutual commitment to maintaining close coordination across economic, developmental, and regional fronts.