Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Jordan on December 15 for a two-day visit as India and Jordan mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. This will be a historic visit, as it is the first full bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Jordan in this millennium.
According to India’s Ambassador to Jordan, Manish Chauhan, the visit is taking place at a very important time for both countries and the region. The Prime Minister is visiting Jordan at the invitation of King Abdullah II. PM Modi had last visited Jordan in 2018, but that was only a transit visit.
“PM Narendra Modi will be arriving in Jordan on the 15th December. He would be here on the 15th and 16th on a bilateral visit. This would be his first full-fledged bilateral visit to Jordan. This would be the first such visit by a PM in this millennium. The PM was last here on a transit visit in 2018. This visit, at the invitation of King Abdullah II, is in the 75th year of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Jordan. It is a truly historic and landmark event – perhaps the most memorable occasion when it comes to the celebration of this 75th year,” the ambassador told ANI.
He added that both sides are looking forward to the visit and hope to take the relationship to a new level.
“We look forward to welcoming PM here. This is a visit which is happening at a very important time, both in terms of India-Jordan relationships as well as the region. It’s a time also to not just reflect upon the friendly ties and deep-rooted ties that we have between India and Jordan but also to take it further to a new level,” he said.
PM Modi’s Schedule in Jordan
The Prime Minister will have a busy schedule during the visit. He will hold high-level talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan. The discussions are expected to cover political, economic, and cultural cooperation, along with regional issues.
PM Modi and King Abdullah II are also expected to address the India-Jordan business event. The Prime Minister will also interact with members of the Indian community living in Jordan.
“It is a very packed schedule for the PM. We wish to accomplish much during the visit. Discussions at the highest level can cover any field; we expect them to cover all the fields, be it politico-economic, cultural,” the ambassador said.
Strong India-Jordan Ties
India and Jordan share warm and friendly relations. India is Jordan’s third-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at USD 2.8 billion, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
“In the field of investment, there are around 15 government companies with an investment of USD 500 million located in the qualified industrial Zone of zones of Jordan. Royal Jordanian has recently started direct flights between Amman and Mumbai and plans to expand its operations to New Delhi. Jordan provides a tourist visa on arrival to Indian tourists,” the ministry added.
The visit is expected to further strengthen ties between the two countries and open new opportunities for cooperation.
