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. The agenda centered on deepening bilateral relations and exploring avenues for expanded cooperation. The leaders also examined recent regional developments and shared concerns across the Middle East. Emphasizing ongoing dialogue on regional security, stability, and peace, King Abdullah was in the UAE accompanied by a senior Jordanian delegation.
During the meeting, the officials assessed collaboration in economic, trade, and development sectors under the framework of the UAE-Jordan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah reaffirmed their dedication to enhancing ties in areas supporting national development goals and discussed potential ways to expand cooperation aligned with mutual interests. The longstanding political and economic links between the two nations, along with regular high-level exchanges, continue to grow stronger. Their latest discussion underscored the importance of bilateral progress and regional coordination as key priorities.
King Abdullah arrived in Abu Dhabi accompanied by Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Prime Minister Jafar Hassan. Sheikh Mohamed was on hand to welcome the Jordanian monarch upon his arrival. Senior officials from the UAE, including Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, were also present. Notable attendees included Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Their participation reflected the broad scope of bilateral issues addressed during the visit.
Economic collaboration deepens between UAE and Jordan
The main vehicle for expanding economic ties is the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Signed on October 6, 2024, and implemented on May 15, 2025, it marks the UAE’s first comprehensive economic agreement with an Arab nation. The deal liberalizes over 98% of tariff lines, covering trade, services, investment, digital commerce, customs procedures, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises. It also establishes mechanisms to facilitate customs and encourage investment cooperation, with dedicated committees and focal points for oversight. Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah emphasized the importance of strengthening economic, trade, and developmental cooperation as pivotal to advancing UAE-Jordan relations.
Under the agreement, goods that conform to rules of origin and technical standards receive preferential treatment, covering more than 99.5% of the UAE’s exported goods to Jordan. The framework aims to streamline customs procedures and boost investment through specific mechanisms. The leaders’ discussions highlighted shared priorities for further deepening collaboration in the economic and developmental domains.
Focus remains on regional security and peace efforts
Regional security and stability also occupied a significant part of the Abu Dhabi discussions. Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah exchanged views on issues impacting the Middle East and the broader regional landscape. Both leaders underscored the importance of sustained coordination between the UAE and Jordan, linking it to regional efforts to reinforce security and stability. They reaffirmed their support for initiatives aimed at achieving lasting peace, while maintaining focus on shared regional challenges.
Later on Sunday, King Abdullah departed from the UAE, with Sheikh Mohamed present to see him off alongside senior officials. The visit continued a pattern of regular engagement between the two leaders on bilateral and regional topics. The discussions in Abu Dhabi combined economic partnership efforts with consultations on Middle East developments, reaffirming both nations’ commitment to close cooperation on economic, developmental, and regional issues.