The 1960s, 70s and 80s  marked a new era of cooperation, with the signing of several treaties in the fields of aviation, road transport and technical cooperation. During the same period, ties between the two royal families – the House of Orange-Nassau and the Hashemites - also deepened with a number of official state visits as well as private visits taking place. 

In 1995, after four decades of having its representations based in other countries, the Netherlands opened its first Embassy in Jordan. Jordan followed suit in 2000 with the opening of its first embassy in The Hague. The decades that followed were characterized by increased coordination, collaboration, and a steady strengthening of bilateral ties.

In 2019, the Netherlands stepped up its support as Jordan shouldered the immense responsibility of hosting hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees. Since then, the Netherlands has implemented a comprehensive development programme in Jordan, which spans many areas of mutual interest.

In 2026, the Netherlands will embark on the next phase of its development programme, centered around four strategic priorities: migration (refugee response), trade and economic development, water, and security and stability. 

Jordan has a strong alumni network of more than 500 Jordanian civil servants who have participated in Shiraka courses, Influential Programmes, and other Dutch-supported knowledge and cultural exchange initiatives. These human connections form the foundation of the strong ties between the two countries. 

This year, the Netherlands and Jordan will commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations, renewing their commitment to strengthened friendship, partnership and collaboration.