PM Modi Starts Three-Nation Tour With Jordan Visit, Set To Hold Talks With King Abdullah II | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan’s Amman on Monday afternoon and began his three-country tour; This tour will also include visits to Ethiopia and the Sultanate of Oman, with which India shares centuries-old civilizational ties as well as extensive contemporary bilateral relations.

Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hasan, King Abdulhamid II. He welcomed Prime Minister Modi, who came to the country for a two-day visit upon the invitation of Abdullah ibn Al Hussain, at the airport with a special gesture.

During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold talks with the King of Jordan, during which both leaders are expected to review the entire India-Jordan relations and share their perspectives on regional issues.

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the visit provides an opportunity to further strengthen the India-Jordan bilateral relationship, explore new avenues of cooperation for mutual growth and prosperity, and reiterate the commitment to promote regional peace, prosperity, security and stability.

In his farewell statement, Prime Minister Modi had earlier said: “This historic visit will celebrate 75 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. During my visit, I will hold detailed discussions with His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Prime Minister of Jordan, Mr. Jafar Hassan, and also look forward to meetings with His Highness the Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. In Amman, I will also meet the vibrant Indian community, which has made significant contributions to India-Jordan relations.” day.

This is Prime Minister Modi’s first full-fledged bilateral visit to Jordan; He had previously passed through the country in February 2018 on his way to the State of Palestine.

“Although it was a transit visit, he was shown exceptional courtesies by His Majesty the King, making it more than a transit visit. The current full bilateral visit is taking place after a gap of 37 years. India and Jordan share warm and friendly relations marked by mutual trust and goodwill. This relationship covers sectors such as political, economic, defense and strong people-to-people ties,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra said in her speech before the Prime Minister. Minister’s visit.

“Our bilateral relations are marked by strong understanding at the leadership level. Since His Majesty’s last visit in 2018, both leaders have met four times, the most recent taking place on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy in June 2024. The leaders are also in touch by telephone. Both leaders spoke recently in April 2025, following the horrific Pahalgam terrorist attack, in which His Majesty condemned the attack and said terrorism must be rejected in all its forms.” “His Highness also reiterated his support for India’s fight against terrorism and both countries cooperated in the fight against terrorism, including India’s participation in initiatives initiated by His Highness, such as the Aqaba Process.” he added.

India and Jordan also share strong economic ties; India is Jordan’s third largest trading partner. The value of bilateral trade between the two countries is 2.8 billion dollars. Jordan is also a leading supplier of fertilizers, especially phosphate and potassium, to India. There is a joint venture between IFFCO of India and Jordan Phosphates Mines Company (JPMC) called Jordan India Fertilizer Company (JIFCO) with an investment of $860 million. According to MEA, in the field of investment, there are around 15 ready-made clothing companies with investments worth $500 million in Jordan’s Qualified Industrial Zones.

“Jordan is home to a vibrant Indian diaspora of over 17,500 people working in textile, construction, manufacturing and other sectors. On connectivity, Royal Jordanian recently started direct flights between Amman and Mumbai and plans to expand its operations to New Delhi. Jordan provides tourist visa on arrival to Indian citizens and has also recently introduced electronic visa,” Malhotra said.