Jaafar Hassan arriving in Lebanon on Jan. 14, 2026
Jordan, Lebanon sign 21 agreements to boost strategic cooperation
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Jordan and Lebanon on Wednesday signed 21 agreements aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation across key sectors, following meetings of the eighth session of the Jordanian-Lebanese Higher Joint Committee in Beirut.
The talks were co-chaired by Jordanian Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan and his Lebanese counterpart Dr. Nawaf Salam. The session concluded with a broad package of understandings reflecting the depth of historical ties between the two countries.
Wide-ranging cooperation
Prime Minister Hassan announced that the agreements cover vital areas directly affecting the interests of both peoples, including energy, trade, transport, and services.
In the energy sector, the agreements focus on enhancing cooperation in electricity interconnection and energy exchange. On the economic front, new frameworks were signed to support industry, trade exchange, and investment.
The transport and tourism agreements aim to improve connectivity and facilitate the movement of people and goods, while additional service-sector agreements will be detailed at a later stage.
Jordan’s support for Lebanon
Hassan reaffirmed that standing by Lebanon remains a “firm Jordanian position,” guided by His Majesty King Abdullah II. He stressed that Jordan will continue to support Lebanon’s security, stability, and sovereignty, while praising the serious reforms being pursued by the Lebanese government despite ongoing regional challenges.
Regional files
The discussions also addressed key regional issues, with both sides expressing a shared vision for enhancing regional stability.
On Palestine, the two prime ministers emphasized the priority of securing a ceasefire in Gaza and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid, as a step toward a just peace based on the two-state solution.
Regarding Syria, the talks underscored that Syria’s security is essential for regional stability, with agreement on efforts to involve it in completing electricity interconnection projects and natural gas supply initiatives among the three countries.
Implementation mechanisms
To ensure effective implementation, both sides agreed to maintain continuous coordination at the ministerial and technical levels.
Hassan concluded by noting that while there are no direct borders between Jordan and Lebanon, long-standing historical bridges between the two countries are set to witness a qualitative shift in institutional cooperation.
