March 5, 2026 • Canberra, Australia
AMERICAN ISRAELI WAR ON IRAN: Carney Vows Solidarity with King of Jordan, Condemns Iran Unprovoked Attacks, Works to Halt Wider War - Full Infograph Inside
Speaking from Canberra, Prime Minister Mark Carney held a call with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, where he condemned recent Iranian missile and drone attacks on civilians across the Middle East. The Prime Minister commended Jordan's defensive efforts and its protection of thousands of Canadian citizens living in the Kingdom. The two leaders discussed de-escalation strategies, protecting civilians, and the necessity of diplomatic engagement to prevent a wider regional conflict and address nuclear proliferation and terrorism.
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60
Years of Diplomatic Relations
2024 marked the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Jordan.
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$327M
Bilateral Trade (2024)
Bilateral trade between Canada and Jordan exceeded $327 million in 2024.
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2012
Canada-Jordan FTA Signed
Jordan is the first Arab country with which Canada signed a Free Trade Agreement.
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1.3M
Refugees Hosted by Jordan
Jordan hosts up to 1.3 million Syrian refugees, representing more than 10% of its population.
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$757M
Canadian Assistance (2016-2025)
Canada contributed over $757 million to support Jordan's stability and resilience through the Middle East Engagement Strategy.
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15,675
Study Permits Issued
Since 2011, Canada has issued 15,675 study permits to Jordanian students.
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$400M+
Aid for Palestine Crisis
Canada is contributing over $400 million in international assistance for the crisis in Palestine, including support for the Jordanian Humanitarian Corridor.
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2012
Defence MOU Signed
Canada and Jordan signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation in the spring of 2012.
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WMD Threats
CBRN Security Cooperation
Canada supports Jordan in mitigating chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) security threats through equipment, training, and detection systems.
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UNSC 2720
Support for UN Resolution
Canada supports the Jordanian Humanitarian Corridor as key to the implementation of UNSC Resolution 2720 for Gaza.
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$161M
Canadian Exports to Jordan (2024)
Canadian merchandise exports to Jordan in 2024 reached $161 million, including motor vehicles and aircraft parts.
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$166M
Canadian Imports from Jordan (2024)
Canadian merchandise imports from Jordan in 2024 totalled $166 million.
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Amman
Canadian Embassy
Canada's embassy in Amman is one of its largest in the region.
- Prime Minister Carney spoke with King Abdullah II from Canberra on March 5, 2026, to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East.
- The leaders condemned Iranian regime's missile and drone attacks on civilians across the Middle East.
- Carney expressed Canada's solidarity with Jordan in the face of these 'unprovoked attacks' and commended His Majesty on his defensive efforts.
- Both leaders agreed that diplomatic engagement is essential to avoid a wider and deeper conflict.
- They discussed opportunities for de-escalation and how to halt the expansion of the conflict.
- All parties must commit to finding enduring agreements to end both nuclear proliferation and terrorist extremism.
- Prime Minister Carney conveyed his gratitude to King Abdullah II for his protection of the thousands of Canadians who live in Jordan.
- Discussions included ongoing efforts to assist Canadians to leave the region.
- The Jordanian Humanitarian Corridor was highlighted as the most effective way of reaching populations in northern Gaza.
- Canada is contributing over $400 million in international assistance to address urgent humanitarian needs stemming from the crisis in Palestine, including support for the Jordanian Humanitarian Corridor.
- Canada supports Jordan's efforts to provide humanitarian life-saving assistance to Syrian, Iraqi, and Palestinian refugees.
- 2024 marked the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Jordan.
- Jordan is a key partner for Canada in the Middle East, with a Free Trade Agreement signed in 2012—the first with an Arab country.
- Bilateral trade in 2024 exceeded $327 million, with Canadian exports including motor vehicles, aircraft parts, and industrial machinery.
- Over 15,675 study permits have been issued to Jordanian students since 2011, with 1,425 studying in Canada in 2023.
- Canada is represented in Jordan by its embassy in Amman, one of Canada's largest in the region.
- Canada is committed to supporting Jordan's capacity to provide internal security and defend its borders from terrorism and transnational crime.
- A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on defence cooperation was signed in 2012, reinforcing ties between the Jordanian and Canadian Armed Forces.
- Through the Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program (CTCBP), Canada delivers training and equipment to Jordanian security forces, with a focus on integrating women into operational capacities.
- A Canadian Armed Forces Training Assistance Team is based in Jordan to implement capacity-building efforts through Operation IMPACT.
- Canada supports Jordan in strengthening capacities to prevent, detect, and respond to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats, including through the provision of detection equipment and biological laboratories.
- Jordan hosts over 650,697 registered Syrian refugees (possibly up to 1.3 million total), more than 10% of its population, plus tens of thousands of Iraqi and other refugees.
- From 2016 to 2025, through the Middle East Engagement Strategy, Canada contributed over $757 million to support Jordan's stability and resilience.
- Canada supports Jordan in improving access to education and health services for Jordanians and refugees, and providing better livelihoods for women and youth, including vocational training.
- Programming includes advancing women's rights, protecting the environment, and promoting women's economic empowerment.
- Canada and Jordan work closely in multilateral fora, including the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organization (WTO), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and International Criminal Court (ICC).
- Both countries are members of the Open Government Partnership (OGP).
- Jordan is a member country of the G7-led Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction (GP), which Canada supports through its Weapons Threat Reduction Program.
KEY QUOTES
"The leaders condemned the Iranian regime’s missile and drone attacks on civilians across the Middle East. Prime Minister Carney expressed Canada’s solidarity with Jordan in the face of these unprovoked attacks, and commended His Majesty on his defensive efforts." - Readout from the Prime Minister's Office
"The Prime Minister conveyed his gratitude to His Majesty for his protection of the thousands of Canadians who live in Jordan and discussed ongoing efforts to assist Canadians to leave the region." - Readout from the Prime Minister's Office
"The leaders agreed that diplomatic engagement is essential to avoid a wider and deeper conflict. Innocent civilians must be protected, and all parties must commit to finding enduring agreements to end both nuclear proliferation and terrorist extremism." - Readout from the Prime Minister's Office
"Canada is contributing over $400 million in international assistance to address urgent humanitarian and resilience needs stemming from the crisis in Palestine, including support for the Jordanian Humanitarian Corridor." - Canada-Jordan Relations Backgrounder
Mark Carney
King Abdullah II
Jordan
Canada-Jordan relations
Iran missile attacks
Middle East conflict
de-escalation
diplomatic engagement
nuclear proliferation
counter-terrorism
CBRN security
refugee protection
Syrian refugees
Jordanian Humanitarian Corridor
Gaza aid
Operation IMPACT
Canadian embassy Amman
free trade agreement
women in security
UNSC Resolution 2720
G7 Global Partnership