Khaberni - On Thursday, Zeina Toukan, the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, witnessed the signing of three financial agreements totaling 135 million euros, under the comprehensive and strategic partnership between the European Union and Jordan.
The agreements aim to enhance cooperation in the fields of human capital development, refugee support, and border security.
The agreements include 30 million euros for the development of human capital, focusing on inclusive education, and technical and vocational education and 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, aiming to ensure decent livelihoods for host communities and Syrian refugees through cash assistance, social services, and skill development, including support for voluntary, dignified, and sustainable return to Syria.
The agreements also include 25 million euros for integrated border management and internal security, to enhance Jordan's capabilities in combating transboundary crime, cyber threats, and human trafficking, while promoting human rights and a gender-responsive approach in border security.
It is worth noting that the comprehensive and strategic partnership, which was signed in January 2025, focuses on peace, security, and sustainable development across five axes including human capital development, migration and refugee support, security, economic resilience, and political relations.
The European Union had pledged to provide 3 billion euros to Jordan for the period 2025-2027, which includes grants, investments, and concessional loans to address shared challenges.
