The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the occasion of the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding US-Jordan on Strategic Partnership.
Today, we signed the fourth Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Partnership (MOU) between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The United States supports providing $1.45 billion per year in bilateral US foreign assistance to Jordan beginning in fiscal year 2023 and ending in fiscal year 2029. One of the most significant bilateral instruments of its kind , the MOU represents a major commitment to Jordan’s stability and durability of the strategic partnership.
The commitment of the United States to the security and prosperity of Jordan is ironclad, and this MOU will address the extraordinary challenges faced by Jordan, as it mitigates the heavy impact of regional challenges, supports the economic reform program of the King Abdullah II, and ensures the long-term strength of the neighborhood. partnership between the United States and Jordan.
This MOU comes at a critical juncture. The Government of Jordan is prioritizing and implementing key reforms to strengthen its economy and enhance services to its people.
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan highly values its partnership with the United States of America and is grateful for the support it continues to provide to Jordan to aid its economic development process and support the Kingdom’s efforts to provide a dignified life to millions of refugees.
The United States is committed to helping Jordan further develop its economy and strengthen its resilience. We will work together to address the climate crisis, including the severe challenge of water scarcity. Our partnership also promotes cooperation and investment in infrastructure, energy, water, food security and climate, facilitating much-needed regional integration. This MOU will advance the peace and prosperity of Jordanians and Americans, and we look forward to further developing the deep and lasting friendship between our peoples.
