India-Jordan Ties Soar: PM Modi Lays Out Ambitious 8-Point Agenda To Transform Bilateral Ties | World News

Amman: King II during his visit to Amman. After wide-ranging talks with Abdullah Ibn Al Hussain, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on December 15 that India and Jordan are ready to take their long-standing relations to a stronger and meaningful level.

Thanking the Jordanian leadership for the warmth shown to him and his delegation, the prime minister said that the ideas shared during the talks will help unlock new cooperation opportunities. He emphasized that this interaction is of special importance as both countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Prime Minister Modi said during the meeting: “I express my heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome extended to me and my delegation. You have shared very positive ideas to take India-Jordan relations to new heights. I sincerely thank you for your friendship and deep commitment to India.”

King of Jordan II. I share my words during my meeting with Abdullah.@KingAbdullahII https://t.co/KvRB9zkeX8—Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 15, 2025

Reflecting on the landmark year, he said the legacy of the relationship will continue to guide both parties in the years to come.

“This year we celebrate the 75th anniversary of our diplomatic relations. This milestone will continue to inspire us to move forward with renewed energy for many years to come,” he said.

Going forward, Prime Minister Modi said the talks will add new impetus and content to bilateral cooperation.

“I believe that today’s meeting will add new momentum and depth to our relations. We will cooperate in areas such as trade, fertilizer, digital technology, infrastructure and people-to-people exchange,” he said.

The talks took place on the Jordan leg of the prime minister’s three-country trip. When he arrived in Amman, he was welcomed by Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hasan. This officially marked the beginning of the visit, which coincided with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

India and Jordan share a history of friendship based on mutual respect and cooperation, with the first cooperation agreement signed in 1947 and full diplomatic relations established in 1950.

After completing his duties in Jordan, Prime Minister Modi will travel to Ethiopia between December 16-17 for his first official visit to the African country. He is expected to hold talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa, which also hosts the headquarters of the African Union.

The State Department said the visit to Ethiopia will reaffirm both countries’ shared commitment to strengthen friendship and expand cooperation as partners in the Global South.

In the last leg of the tour, the prime minister will visit Oman between 17-18 December at the invitation of Sultan Haytham bin Tariq. MEA said India and Oman share a comprehensive Strategic Partnership based on age-old friendship, trade and strong people-to-people ties.

The visit comes as India and Oman celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations and follows the State visit of the Sultan of Oman to India in December 2023.

During the visit, both sides are expected to review cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, energy, defence, security, technology, agriculture and culture, and exchange views on regional and global issues.

‘A Strong Strategic Message to Humanity’

Later in the day, Prime Minister Modi praised Jordan’s leadership for sending what he described as a “strong and strategic message to humanity” in the global fight against terrorism, extremism and radicalization.

Speaking during delegation-level talks with King Abdullah II, he said India and Jordan share a united position on countering terrorism. He recalled that his first meetings with the Jordanian monarch took place at international forums focusing on violent extremism.

“Our first meetings were on global platforms focused on countering violent extremism. Even then, His Highness spoke clearly and with conviction. Under your leadership, Jordan has consistently conveyed a strong message against terrorism, extremism and radicalization,” Modi said.

The Prime Minister also acknowledged Jordan’s role in efforts aimed at peace and stability in West Asia, particularly in Gaza. “You have played a very active and positive role in the Gaza issue from the very beginning. We all hope that peace and stability will prevail in the region,” he said.

He added that the ideas shared during the talks will help take bilateral relations to new heights in various areas of cooperation.

Responding to the Prime Minister, King II. Abdullah said that the visit reflects decades of friendship, mutual respect and productive interaction between the two countries. He said India and Jordan share a common vision to improve the welfare of their people.

King said, “Over the years, our cooperation has expanded to many sectors. Your visit provides an important opportunity to chart new paths of economic cooperation in many areas such as industry, information and communication technologies, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and energy.”

Eight Point Plan

Prime Minister Modi met with King Abdulhamid II in Amman. He said he shared an eight-point vision with Abdullah to further strengthen India-Jordan ties during what he described as “productive talks”.

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PM Modi wrote: “We had fruitful discussions with His Majesty King Abdullah II in Amman. His personal commitment to vibrant India-Jordan relations is remarkable. This year, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of our bilateral diplomatic relations. This milestone will continue to inspire us to move forward with renewed vigor in the times ahead.”

King II in Amman. He had productive meetings with Abdullah. His personal commitment to vibrant India-Jordan relations is remarkable. This year we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of our bilateral diplomatic relations. This milestone will continue to inspire… pic.twitter.com/371jjHdtTx—Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 15, 2025

He said the eight-point vision focuses on key sectors including trade and economy, fertilizer and agriculture, information technology, healthcare, infrastructure, critical and strategic minerals, civil nuclear cooperation and people-to-people ties.

He shared an 8-point vision to further deepen ties with Jordan. This includes:

Trade and economic cooperation

Fertilizers and Agriculture

Information Technology

healthcare

Infrastructure

Critical and Strategic Minerals

Civil Nuclear Cooperation

bonds between people pic.twitter.com/GotBsTGADf—Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 15, 2025

The Prime Minister met King Abdulhamid II at Al Husseiniya Palace. He was warmly welcomed by Abdullah; Here, the two leaders held detailed talks covering bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest.

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“Both leaders reaffirmed their common stand against terrorism,” the MEA said.

After the talks, King II. Abdullah held a banquet dinner in honor of the prime minister, emphasizing the warmth and strength of bilateral relations.