The two nations open expert-level talks in Amman, setting the stage for new agreements on trade, investment, SMEs, and food security amid regional challenges.
Amman – Egypt and Jordan have launched preparatory meetings for the 33rd session of the Egyptian-Jordanian Joint Committee, a long-standing platform driving cooperation between the two nations. This year’s session convenes at a pivotal regional moment, as both countries seek to reinforce economic resilience and expand strategic collaboration amid shifting geopolitical and market conditions.
The expert-level talks, underway in the Jordanian capital, are laying the groundwork for ministerial sessions to be co-chaired by H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, and Eng. Yarub Falah Al-Qudah, Jordan’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply. The process will culminate with the Higher Joint Committee, headed by H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, and his Jordanian counterpart, Dr. Jaafar Hassan.
A Partnership Rooted in History and Results
Since its inception in 1985, the Egyptian-Jordanian Joint Committee has emerged as one of the Arab world’s most enduring and productive bilateral mechanisms. Over the past 38 years, the committee has brokered more than 173 agreements, covering economic policy, trade facilitation, investment promotion, cultural exchanges, and scientific and technical cooperation.
“This regular convening is proof of the depth of our relations and our shared determination to achieve tangible progress,” Dr. Al-Mashat said, underscoring that the committee’s work directly supports trade expansion, investment growth, and the resolution of operational challenges in joint projects.
Strategic Agenda for the 33rd Session
The current round will address priority areas including trade and investment diversification, SME development, food security initiatives, and the status of Egyptian labor in Jordan. Delegations will also review the progress of technical committees, propose new cooperation frameworks, and explore fresh opportunities for knowledge exchange and joint training.
Against the backdrop of regional uncertainty, both sides are expected to reaffirm their commitment to coordinated economic strategies and deeper integration in sectors critical to sustainable growth.
Part of a Wider Global Engagement
Egypt’s joint committee system is a central pillar of its foreign economic policy, with the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation overseeing 55 active bilateral committees worldwide. In 2024 alone, Egypt hosted or participated in high-level joint committee sessions with Romania, Tajikistan, Poland, Uzbekistan, and Jordan, while early 2025 saw the inaugural Egyptian-Swiss Joint Committee meeting.
The 33rd Egyptian-Jordanian Joint Committee stands as a renewed pledge by both Cairo and Amman: to transform historical bonds into forward-looking partnerships capable of navigating complex economic realities and delivering shared prosperity for their peoples.
