Jordan
CAPMAS reported that Egyptian exports to Jordan climbed to $617 million in the first 10 months of 2024, up from $553 million in 2023.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received on Monday King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan. The two leaders held a closed-door bilateral meeting, followed by expanded talks attended by the two sides’ delegations.
At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar praised the depth and interconnectedness of the historical relations that bring together Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan in various fields, most notably the fruitful cooperation in the health sector.
During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen judicial cooperation, particularly in combating various forms of crime, and explored opportunities for exchanging expertise through joint events for members of the Public Prosecution from both nations.
It aims to address the urgent gas supply needs of Jordan, especially as the country continues to develop its LNG infrastructure, and will help mitigate costs for both countries.
Imports from Jordan also experienced a notable increase, reaching $182 million in the first nine months of 2024
The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation announced electing Egypt as head of the executive office of Arab water ministerial council for 2024/2025.
As per the agreement, both sides will establish a natural gas pipeline network and “the necessary infrastructure for control, operation, and public safety systems,” the agency quoted the company’s statement.
During the meeting, the minister and the ambassador discussed ways to support and enhance partnership, cooperation and investment in various fields of electricity, electrical interconnection, new and renewable energy, and the development and modernization of networks.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdel Aati and Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi said their Tuesday talks in Cairo reflected the convergence of visions between their countries.
In a joint statement released on Thursday, both Ministers -in a phone call tacking the Israeli aggression on Gaza and Lebanon- affirmed that the Israeli escalating and non-justifying moves against the West Bank push the region towards an all-out regional war.
President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi received Tuesday a phone call from King Abdullah II of Jordan.
Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Palestinian Presidency condemned Tuesday the allegations made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Egypt.
Egypt and Jordan reaffirmed their support for Lebanon’s security, stability, and sovereignty and called for adherence to Security Council Resolution 1701.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi spoke by phone with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan.
The ministers called on the UN Security Council to adopt a binding resolution to halt Israel's aggression against Gaza and its ongoing breaches of international law.
Both nations are currently engaged in studies for the joint procurement of a gasification vessel to meet their import requirements.
He will also inspect consular work at the Egyptian embassy.
The Jordanian Armed Forces confirm that they are continuing to send humanitarian and medical aid via an air bridge, to be delivered via aid planes from Amman Civil Airport (aka Marka Airport) towards Al-Arish International Airport, or through airdrops on the Gaza Strip, or ground aid convoys, to help the people in the Gaza Strip overcome the situation.
Egypt extended its heartfelt condolences on Monday to the government and people of Jordan over the victims of the accident involving military trucks that were part of a relief and humanitarian aid convoy heading to the Gaza Strip.
