Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on the first leg of his three-nation tour, took part in the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman on Tuesday. The event aimed to explore opportunities for business-to-business partnerships, expand bilateral trade, and encourage joint investments in key sectors.
PM Modi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein addressed the business forum jointly. At the meet, PM Modi highlighted that in the world of business, numbers have immense value, and building a long-term relationship holds significance. He said, “India is pacing towards the third largest economy in the world; India’s growth rate is more than 8%; Doors are being opened for Jordan‘s business and investors in India.”
He also expressed that the revival of the old links shared between the two countries is crucial for future prosperity.
Ahead of the forum, King Abdullah II had highlighted its importance, saying it would serve as a platform to deepen economic cooperation and foster shared progress between the two nations. He had said, “We also look forward to the Jordan-India Business Forum as an opportunity to discuss business-to-business partnerships and the potential for joint investments in vital sectors.”
Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra later in the day.
PM Modi’s first official visit to Ethiopia
From Jordan, the Prime Minister will travel to Ethiopia at the invitation of Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali, marking his first official visit to the country. He will depart Jordan at around 3:30 pm IST for Ethiopia.
In Addis Ababa, which also hosts the headquarters of the African Union, PM Modi will hold talks with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and address a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament. During his address, he is expected to highlight India’s democratic journey and underline the role of the India–Ethiopia partnership in strengthening the Global South.
The Indian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai, noted that the visit comes 15 years after the last visit by an Indian Prime Minister and at a time when Ethiopia has undertaken major economic reforms.
In the final leg of his tour, Prime Minister Modi will visit Oman.
Highlights from PM Modi’s Jordan visit
PM Modi arrived in Amman yesterday, where he was received by Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and accorded a formal welcome. He later met King Abdullah II at Al Husseiniya Palace, where the two leaders held detailed discussions on bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest.
As a special gesture, the Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II drove PM Modi to the Jordan Museum earlier today. The Crown Prince is the 42nd generation direct descendant of Prophet Mohammad.
#WATCH | Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II drives PM Modi to the Jordan Museum as a special gesture. The Crown Prince is the 42nd generation direct descendant of Prophet Mohammad. pic.x.com/Dgv01gR0kF
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Crucial MoUs signed
India and Jordan yesterday signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in key areas such as renewable energy, water resources, digital transformation and cultural heritage, with Amman expressing its intent to join key Indian-led global initiatives, including the International Solar Alliance (ISA), during PM Modi’s two-day official visit to the kingdom.
Commenting on the outcomes, Prime Minister Modi posted on the social media platform X that the results marked a significant expansion of the India–Jordan partnership, particularly in the field of new and renewable energy, reflecting a shared commitment to clean growth, energy security, and climate responsibility.