New Delhi/Amman, 15 December (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein in Amman on Monday to review the entire spectrum of India–Jordan relations and exchange views on key regional and global developments.
The discussions focused on strengthening political, economic and strategic cooperation, with particular emphasis on regional security, counterterrorism and stability in West Asia.
Both leaders also underlined the importance of close coordination on emerging crises in the region, including the situation in Gaza and broader geopolitical realignments in West Asia.
Significance of the Visit
The meeting comes as India and Jordan mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, adding symbolic weight to Modi’s first full-fledged bilateral visit to the Hashemite Kingdom.
Jordan, seen as a moderate and influential Arab partner, is central to New Delhi’s efforts to consolidate a responsible, long-term presence in a rapidly shifting regional landscape.
The engagement with King Abdullah II is expected to give new momentum to cooperation in areas such as defence, food and energy security, trade, and collaboration against extremism and radicalisation.
Context of PM’s Three-Nation Tour
Jordan is the first stop on the Prime Minister’s December 15–18 three-nation tour, which also covers Ethiopia and Oman as part of a broader push to strengthen India’s ties across West Asia and Africa.
After concluding his two-day programme in Jordan, which includes interactions with the Indian community and business leaders, PM Modi will travel onward to Ethiopia and then Oman to expand cooperation in trade, connectivity and emerging strategic domains.The tour highlights India’s bid to position itself as a key partner for regional stability, economic growth and South–South cooperation amid heightened turbulence in the wider neighbourhood.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
