Jordan-Saudi Relations

The relationship between Jordan and Saudi Arabia has been tense at certain times, but cooperation between the two countries has improved in some areas in recent years.

According to Sohu, the relationship between Jordan and Saudi Arabia was quite tense in the past. Due to Nasser’s opposition to the monarchy and Pan-Arabism’s proposal to establish a peaceful country, he was wary of Egypt and turned diplomatically to the United States. , relying on the United States to ensure its own security. Jordan, in particular, has the most serious security problems due to a lack of resources, a weak military, and has no choice but to rely on the United States. This situation was exacerbated by Nasser's constant propaganda attacks on the monarchy through Arab radio. Nasserists in the Jordanian cabinet put pressure on the king to join the newly formed United Arab Republic. The only option is to turn to the United States to obtain military and economic assistance. However, the attitudes of both countries have changed in recent years. Saudi Arabia has been expanding oil shipping channels to relieve pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. Jordan is also exchanging land to gain a long coastline and expand the size of the port at Aqba Bend. It will also be more convenient for Saudi Arabia to transport oil from this port. This approach can only benefit both parties, so the two countries hit it off and reached this cooperation.