UAE And Jordan Hold Inaugural Round Of Joint Consular Consultations In Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates and Jordan recently initiated their first joint consular consultations in Abu Dhabi. Senior officials from both nations attended the meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This session aims to boost consular cooperation and enhance service quality for citizens of both countries.

Omar Obaid AlHesan AlShamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, led the UAE delegation. Ambassador Majid Al-Qatarneh, Secretary-General of Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, headed the Jordanian team. AlShamsi welcomed the Jordanian representatives and conveyed greetings from H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

AlShamsi highlighted the strong ties between the UAE and Jordan, rooted in mutual understanding and shared values established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and King Hussein bin Talal. These relations continue to thrive under President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein.

This initial round of consultations marks a crucial step in formalising consular cooperation. It aims to strengthen joint action mechanisms, ensuring responsiveness to citizens' needs while facilitating best practice exchanges to improve service delivery.

The Jordanian delegation toured the Ministry’s Operations Center during their visit. They reviewed the UAE’s emergency preparedness protocols, crisis response mechanisms, and coordination frameworks. This visit demonstrated the Ministry’s high institutional readiness and commitment to international standards in managing emergencies.

Ambassador Al-Qatarneh praised the UAE for its high-quality consular services and support for Jordanian citizens. He reiterated Jordan's dedication to advancing joint cooperation and stressed the importance of ongoing engagement and knowledge exchange in consular matters.

The discussions underscored a shared commitment to enhancing bilateral relations through strategic partnerships. Both nations aim to build on this foundation by fostering collaboration across various domains, ensuring mutual benefits for their citizens.

With inputs from WAM