Jordan and France issue a joint statement at the conclusion of talks between the King and the French President

1. His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, paid an official visit to France on September 17 at the invitation of the President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron. During the visit, the two leaders held extensive talks on ways to strengthen the historic friendship between the two countries and exchanged views on regional situations and international issues of common interest.

2. The two leaders affirmed the depth of the strong bonds of friendship, trust, and mutual respect between France and Jordan, stressed the continued coordination and consultation between them, and noted the convergence of views on several regional and international files of common interest.

In the fields of defense and security

3. The two leaders stressed the importance of the partnership between France and Jordan in the fields of defense and security, and that coordination between the two countries is essential in supporting efforts aimed at regional de-escalation. The President of the French Republic affirmed France's commitment to supporting Jordan's security and stability, a fundamental pillar for ensuring the security and stability of the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean region.

4. The two leaders considered the signing of an agreement on defense cooperation during the visit an important milestone in consolidating the partnership between the two countries in this field. They affirmed that the agreement reflects the commitment of both countries to continue deepening their defense partnership, provides a comprehensive framework for organizing various aspects of defense and security cooperation in a way that serves their common interests, enhances their ability to deal with changing and emerging challenges and risks, supports efforts to develop Jordan's defense capabilities, and enhances the joint contribution of Jordan and France to consolidating security and stability in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean region.

In the economic field

5. The President of the French Republic and His Majesty the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan renewed the expression of the two countries' desire to expand economic cooperation and develop economic partnerships that benefit both. The two leaders pointed to the importance of cooperation in the National Water Carrier project, which is supported by France and represents a vital strategic project for Jordan to address the challenge of water stress. They also affirmed their desire to cooperate to strengthen and diversify supply chains between the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean region on one hand, and Europe on the other, in an effort to enhance trade, connectivity, prosperity, and regional integration.

On the regional and international situation

6. The President of the French Republic and His Majesty the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan discussed the situation in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean region, where they expressed their concern over the continued tensions and stressed the need for all actors to join efforts to end escalation and adopt diplomacy and dialogue as a way to achieve this.

7. France condemned in the strongest terms the Iranian attacks that targeted Jordan, expressed its solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and its continued efforts to ensure the security of all its partners in the Middle East. Both countries affirmed their support for all efforts aimed at reaching a diplomatic solution that ends the crisis, addresses all its causes, and establishes sustainable security and stability.

8. Both countries reiterated the necessity of ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law, especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. They also affirmed the necessity of establishing maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

9. The two leaders, along with the President of the Lebanese Republic, General Joseph Aoun, chaired a meeting held within the framework of the Aqaba Process initiative to mobilize support for the Lebanese Armed Forces, identify their needs, and enhance coordination among all supporting parties. The two leaders affirmed the support of France and Jordan for the efforts of the Lebanese state to ensure Lebanon's security, strengthen its sovereignty over all its territories, ensure that arms are restricted to the state, and the necessity for all parties to adhere to UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

10. The two leaders reaffirmed the necessity of taking practical steps, according to a clear timeline, to embody an independent and sovereign Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 lines with East Jerusalem as its capital, to live in security and peace alongside Israel, based on the two-state solution, which constitutes the only way to achieve a just and lasting peace. The two leaders also affirmed the necessity of the full implementation of the New York Declaration issued on July 29, 2025.

11. The two leaders affirmed their rejection of any attempt to annex the West Bank and any Israeli attempts to displace the Palestinian people, and reiterated their condemnation of the illegal E1 settlement project. The leaders of the two countries reaffirmed the necessity of preserving the historical and legal status quo in the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. The President of the French Republic affirmed the importance of the historic Hashemite Custodianship over these holy sites.

12. The two leaders affirmed the necessity of implementing the plan of US President Donald Trump to achieve stability in Gaza and UN Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025), and ensuring the protection of civilians and the adequate and unhindered access of humanitarian aid to the Strip.

13. The two leaders affirmed their countries' support for the unity, security, stability, and sovereignty of Syria, and support for the Syrian government in reconstruction on foundations that meet the aspirations of the Syrian people and meet the rights of all its components. They stressed the necessity of implementing the roadmap to end the crisis in As-Suwayda, Syria, and stabilize southern Syria, which was adopted by Jordan, Syria, and the United States of America on September 16, 2025.

14. They also affirmed the necessity of stopping Israeli attacks on Syria and warned of the consequences of their continuation on its security and stability and on regional security and stability, at a time when the Syrian government is focusing on reconstruction and ensuring Syria's security and stability, and is pursuing the diplomatic path to address outstanding issues and reach a security agreement that could form the basis for a more comprehensive future agreement. They demanded that Israel withdraw from the occupied Syrian territories and respect the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.

15. The leaders of the two countries affirmed their joint commitment to strengthening respect for international humanitarian law and ensuring its application, and stressed the necessity of restoring respect for the rules of war to the forefront of international political priorities in light of the unprecedented challenges facing the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. In this context, the two leaders noted the progress made within the framework of the Global Initiative to Strengthen Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law, launched by Jordan, France, Brazil, China, Kazakhstan, and South Africa, in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross, in September 2024, which has been joined by 118 countries so far. They welcomed the holding of the high-level international conference "Preserving Humanity in War," hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on December 7, 2026, as a key milestone to translate the political momentum achieved by the initiative into renewed commitment and concrete action to strengthen respect for international humanitarian law. The two leaders called on countries to participate in the conference at the highest possible level and contribute effectively to its success."