ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / RankWire.AI / – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan engaged in discussions with Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Their dialogue centered on the relationship between UAE and Jordan and exploring avenues for expanding bilateral cooperation. The leaders also examined recent developments across the Middle East as well as other shared concerns, emphasizing ongoing consultation on regional security, stability, and enduring peace. King Abdullah’s visit to the UAE included a senior Jordanian delegation.
During the meeting, both leaders reviewed collaboration 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 vital for national progress and explored strategies for broadening cooperation in line with mutual interests. Maintaining extensive political and economic relations, the two nations also engage in regular high-level consultations. This latest encounter underscored their joint focus on bilateral development and regional coordination.
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, with senior UAE officials participating in the discussions, including Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Attendance also included Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reflecting the broad spectrum of bilateral issues addressed during the visit.
Growth in Economic Collaboration with UAE-Jordan Partnership
The main framework for deepening economic ties between the UAE and Jordan is the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, signed on October 6, 2024, and effective from May 15, 2025. It marked the UAE’s first comprehensive economic partnership with an Arab nation. The agreement liberalizes over 98% of tariffs, encompassing trade, services, investment, digital trade, customs cooperation, and support for SMEs.
This accord also grants preferential treatment to goods meeting applicable rules of origin and technical standards, covering more than 99.5% of UAE exports to Jordan. It includes mechanisms to streamline customs procedures and enhance investment cooperation, with committees and designated focal points overseeing implementation. Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah emphasized that economic, trade, and developmental cooperation remain critical to strengthening their bilateral relationship further.
Focus on Regional Security and Peace
The discussions also addressed regional security and stability, with Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah exchanging perspectives on issues affecting the Middle East and the broader region. Both leaders underscored the necessity of ongoing coordination between the UAE and Jordan, linking such efforts to initiatives aimed at bolstering security and regional stability. They reiterated their backing for peace initiatives while concentrating on shared regional concerns.
Later on Sunday, King Abdullah departed from the UAE, with Sheikh Mohamed present to bid farewell alongside senior UAE officials. The visit demonstrated a pattern of regular engagement between the two leaders concerning bilateral and regional issues. Their meeting in Abu Dhabi combined economic partnership discussions with consultations on Middle East developments, reaffirming the UAE and Jordan’s commitment to maintain close bilateral coordination across economic, developmental, and regional spheres.