Jordan and Germany agree on 684 million euro aid package

Jordan and Germany signed an official memorandum of understanding on Thursday in Amman covering a new development aid package worth 684 million euros. The new package will finance projects in water, education, and hosting Syrian refugees.

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Jordan and Germany agree on 684 million euro aid package

Jordan and Germany signed an official memorandum of understanding on Thursday in the capital Amman at the conclusion of bilateral government talks, covering a new development aid package worth 684 million euros. The new package represents an increase of 65 million euros compared to the previous one.

Objectives and Scope of the Package

According to a statement from Jordan's Ministry of Planning, the financial package will be directed to vital projects such as water and sanitation, education, vocational training, and private sector support. It will also finance programs supporting the country's efforts to host Syrian refugees in 2026 and 2027.

The statement noted that these programs are aligned with Jordan's economic and administrative priorities, particularly the '2026-2029 Economic Modernization Vision.' It added that implementation agreements will be signed gradually once project designs are completed.

High-Level Participation and Statements

The talks were chaired by Jordan's Minister of Planning, Zina Toukan, and the Head of the Middle East Department at Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Anett Schammas. Germany's Ambassador to Amman, Bertram von Moltke, was also present.

Minister Toukan emphasized the strength of the strategic partnership with Berlin spanning more than seven decades, expressing her country's gratitude for the continuous German support that contributes to strengthening sustainable economic development.

The head of the German delegation, Schammas, described Jordan as 'a reliable partner in the region' and reiterated her country's commitment to continuing the partnership. Schammas stressed that support would continue for Amman's efforts to cope with the impacts of the Syrian refugee crisis and implement economic reforms.

Background

During the previous talks between Jordan and Germany held in Berlin last May, an aid package worth 619 million euros was agreed for the 2024-2025 period. The new package exceeds that figure by approximately 65 million euros.

Germany is the second-largest donor to Jordan. In addition to being the main contributor to financing the water sector, it continues to share the burden of hosting approximately 1.3 million Syrian refugees in the country.

Jordan and Germany agree on 684 million euro aid package