Amman (Jordan): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan on Monday for a two-day visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations between India and the Arab nation, marking a significant diplomatic milestone as the two countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties.
The Prime Minister was received at the airport by Jordan’s Prime Minister Jafar Hassan. Jordan is the first stop of Modi’s four-day, three-nation tour, which will also include visits to Ethiopia and Oman.
During the visit, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to hold a one-on-one meeting with King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, followed by delegation-level talks covering a wide range of issues, including trade, investment, regional security, and people-to-people ties.
On Tuesday, Modi and King Abdullah II are expected to jointly address an India-Jordan business forum, bringing together leading business leaders from both countries to explore opportunities for enhanced economic cooperation.
The Prime Minister will also interact with members of the Indian community in Jordan. Additionally, he is slated to visit the historic city of Petra along with the Crown Prince, subject to weather conditions. Petra is known for its ancient trade connections with India.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, this is Prime Minister Modi’s first full-fledged bilateral visit to Jordan. He had previously transited through the country in February 2018 while en route to Palestine. The MEA noted that the current visit comes after a gap of 37 years since an Indian prime minister last undertook a comprehensive bilateral visit to Jordan.
India and Jordan maintain robust economic relations, with India emerging as Jordan’s third-largest trading partner. Bilateral trade between the two countries stands at approximately USD 2.8 billion. Jordan is also a key supplier of fertilisers to India, particularly phosphates and potash.
The Arab nation hosts a vibrant Indian diaspora of over 17,500 people, employed across sectors such as construction, textiles, and manufacturing, further strengthening the longstanding ties between the two countries.
