The experts' discussions will lay the groundwork for ministerial-level meetings, co-chaired by Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, and Jordan's Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yarub Falah al-Qudah.
This will be followed by the convening of the Higher Joint
Committee, which will be led by Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly and his
Jordanian counterpart, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan.
Al-Mashat highlighted the importance of the committee's
regular meetings, which she said underscore the strong relations between the
two nations and their shared commitment to continuous progress across all
sectors. She emphasized that the meetings are crucial for boosting economic
ties and trade, and for overcoming any challenges in their joint work.
The Minister noted that the Egyptian-Jordanian Joint
Committee is one of the oldest and most consistent joint Arab committees, and
that since its first session in 1985, more than 173 cooperation agreements have
been signed. These agreements cover various priority areas, including economic,
trade, investment, cultural, scientific, and technical fields, and have been
instrumental in increasing bilateral trade and investment, as well as
facilitating the exchange of expertise.
Al-Mashat stated that the 33rd session will address a wide
range of topics of mutual interest, particularly in light of regional
developments. Key discussions will focus on exploring new opportunities for
cooperation in trade, economy, and investment, as well as developing relations
in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), food security, and addressing the
status of Egyptian workers in Jordan. The committee will also continue efforts
to exchange expertise, provide joint training, and monitor the progress of
technical committees.
The joint committees mechanism is a primary tool used by
Egypt to enhance economic, trade, and investment ties with partner nations. The
Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation
oversees approximately 55 joint committees with countries from around the
world.
In 2024, the ministry held joint committee meetings with Romania, Jordan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as the inaugural session of the Egyptian-Polish Joint Committee. Most recently, the first session of the Egyptian-Swiss Joint Committee was held in 2025.