# Jordan-Iraq bilateral cooperation and security > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jordan-iraq-bilateral-cooperation-and-security > Updated: 2026-10-26T13:16:50.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Jordan and Iraq have engaged in high-level discussions to strengthen bilateral ties and regional security. Initial meetings between King Abdullah II and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi focused on expanding cooperation in energy, electrical interconnection, transport, and security. During these talks, King Abdullah II highlighted concerns regarding Israeli actions in the West Bank, Hebron, and Jerusalem. Subsequent discussions between Prime Minister al-Zaidi and Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan in Amman expanded the scope to include economic and investment sectors. A key proposal involves the establishment of a free trade zone to increase commercial exchange. The two nations signed nine agreements covering various fields, such as consumer protection, support for small and medium-sized enterprises, higher education, scientific research, and environmental protection. These economic efforts are supported by the Jordan-Iraq Economic City project at the Trebil and Karameh border crossings. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Iraq and Jordan discuss establishing a free trade zone Iraq and Jordan are discussing the creation of a free trade zone and have signed nine agreements to boost cooperation in energy, investment, education, and economic sectors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-and-jordan-discuss-establishing-a-free-trade-zone ### 2026-10-24: Jordan and Iraq discuss regional stability and bilateral cooperation King Abdullah II and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met to strengthen bilateral ties in energy and security while addressing regional instability and Israeli actions in the West Bank. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jordan-and-iraq-discuss-regional-stability-and-bilateral-cooperation --- Cite as: Jordan-Iraq bilateral cooperation and security. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/jordan-iraq-bilateral-cooperation-and-security