PM MODI's HISTORIC FIRST BILATERAL VISIT TO JORDAN

PM Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan on 15 December 2025 at the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This will be the Prime Minister’s first visit to Jordan. Modi was warmly received by Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan at the airport and accorded a ceremonial welcome. A Guard of Honour was accorded to the Indian Prime Minister on his arrival.

This full-fledged bilateral visit to Jordan is taking place after a 37-year hiatus, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. India and Jordan share strong economic ties, with India being Jordan’s third-largest trading partner.

THE INDIAN COMMUNITY GAVE A WARM WELCOME.

Prime Minister Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community in Amman. Members of the Indian community, holding Indian tricolour flags and chanting "Modi, Modi" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai", enthusiastically greeted him upon his arrival at his hotel. Prime Minister Modi acknowledged the crowd and interacted with the children who had come to welcome him. He also witnessed a cultural performance on the occasion.

JORDAN IS A KEY SUPPLIER OF FERTILIZERS TO INDIA, PARTICULARLY PHOSPHATES AND POTASH

Jordan is a key supplier of fertilisers to India, particularly phosphates and potash, which are critical for India’s agricultural sector. A flagship example of this cooperation is the Jordan India Fertiliser Company, a joint venture worth 860 million US dollars between India’s IFFCO and the Jordan Phosphates Mines Company. The company was established to produce and export phosphoric acid to India, strengthening India’s food security framework.

In addition, around fifteen garment companies of Indian origin, with cumulative investments of nearly 500 million US dollars, operate in Jordan’s Qualified Industrial Zones. These companies benefit from Jordan’s extensive free trade agreements and special trading arrangements with the United States, Europe and the wider Arab region, exporting finished products to global markets.

CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES

Connectivity between the two countries has improved with Royal Jordanian launching direct flights between Amman and Mumbai, with plans to expand services to New Delhi. Jordan offers visa-on-arrival and electronic visa facilities to Indian travellers, further facilitating business and tourism. Jordan is also seen as an important partner in the proposed India-Middle East -Europe Economic Corridor, or IMEC, where it is expected to play a role as a strategic land bridge linking key regional markets.

PM MODI OUTLINES EIGHT-POINT VISION

During his meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan, PM Modi stated that he had shared an eight-point vision on trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation and other vital sectors to further the ties with the country during his "productive discussion" with the King. Following the talks, King Abdullah II hosted a banquet dinner in honour of the Prime Minister, underscoring the warmth of the bilateral relationship.

THE PRIME MINISTER AND THE KING ADDRESSED AN INDIAN-JORDAN BUSINESS EVENT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Tuesday addressed the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman, calling for stronger business-to-business engagement and greater economic cooperation between the two countries. Both leaders underlined the need to convert existing potential into tangible economic growth and prosperity.

King Abdullah II said Jordan’s network of Free Trade Agreements, combined with India’s growing economic strength, could help create an economic corridor linking South Asia, West Asia and beyond.

PM Modi praised Jordan’s role as a regional bridge connecting markets and promoting trade and investment. The Prime Minister proposed doubling bilateral trade to USD 5 billion over the next five years. He also said the two countries could work together as trusted supply-chain partners for global markets.

INDIA AND JORDAN SIGNED MULTIPLE MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING (MoUs)

India and Jordan 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).

India has also announced its support for the India-Jordan Centre of Excellence set up at the Al Hussein Technical University in Amman, which includes the training of 10 Master Trainers over a period of three years.

This visit will boost bilateral linkages between the nations. India and Jordan share strong economic ties, and New Delhi is Amman's third-largest trading partner. Bilateral trade between the two countries is valued at US$2.8 billion. Jordan is also a major supplier of fertilisers to India, particularly phosphates and potash. More than 17,500 Indian expatriates reside in the Arab nation, working in various sectors such as textiles, construction, and manufacturing.

Prime Minister Modi highly praised Jordan's leadership in the fight against terrorism. He said that Jordan is fighting strongly against terrorism, extremism, and radicalism, and in this regard, it stands with India.