UnASDG IGO and Jordan Armed Forces Sign Cooperation Agreement to Strengthen Humanitarian, Media and Development Cooperation

Washington / Amman — May 14, 2026 | The Jordan Armed Forces have signed a Cooperation Agreement with the United Alliance for Sustainable Development Goals Intergovernmental Organization (UnASDG IGO) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships in the fields of humanitarian action, institutional development, military media, crisis management and sustainable development cooperation.

The agreement was signed on behalf of the Jordan Armed Forces by Brigadier General Mustafa Al-Hiyari, Director of Military Media. On behalf of UnASDG IGO, the agreement was signed by Ms. Najoud Al-Daqs (Deputy Director, UnASDG IGO Regional Office Jordan), representing the Washington General Administration Office of UnASDG IGO.

The cooperation framework aims to expand institutional coordination between the parties and relevant stakeholders, with a focus on enhancing operational capacities, supporting professional media structures, strengthening crisis-response capabilities, and advancing humanitarian and development initiatives in line with shared strategic objectives aligned to the SDGs, especially SDG 16.

The agreement further reflects the vision of the Jordan Armed Forces to build effective international partnerships that promote the exchange of expertise, knowledge and institutional best practices, while supporting national and humanitarian efforts at both local and international levels.

Brigadier General Mustafa Al-Hiyari, Director of Military Media, commended the role of UnASDG IGO, represented by its Executive President, Senator Pat Meyer, and acknowledged the continuous support extended to the Jordan Armed Forces across various media, humanitarian and development-related fields.

Mr. David Rihani (Director, UnASDG Regional Office Jordan) and Ms. Najoud Al-Daqs emphasized the importance of strengthening joint cooperation and aligning institutional efforts in support of humanitarian and sustainable development objectives. They also highlighted the pivotal role of the Jordan Armed Forces in supporting stability and serving communities affected by crises.

UnASDG IGO welcomes this important step as a meaningful contribution to international cooperation, institutional capacity-building and the implementation of sustainable humanitarian and development initiatives worldwide.