5 big takeaways from Modi’s Jordan visit as bilateral ties deepen
During PM Modi's visit to Jordan, the two nations signed multiple MoUs focusing on renewable energy, digital transformation, and cultural exchange. This collaboration highlights a shared commitment to sustainable growth and deepening bilateral relations.
INDIA and Jordan have 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 Prime Minister Narendra Modi two day official visit to the kingdom that began on Monday.
In the List of Outcomes issued by the Ministry of External Affairs during Prime Minister Modi's visit, it stated that the MoUs include technical cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy, collaboration in water resources management and development, a twinning agreement between Petra and Ellora, and the renewal of the Cultural Exchange Programme for 2025-2029.
There is also a letter of intent on sharing successful digital solutions implemented at population scale for digital transformation.
On the List of Outcomes issued by the Ministry of External Affairs during the Prime Minister's visit, it stated that the MoUs include technical cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy, collaboration in water resources management and development, a twinning agreement between Petra and Ellora, and the renewal of the Cultural Exchange Programme for 2025-2029, as well as a letter of intent on sharing successful digital solutions implemented at population scale for digital transformation.
The MEA also said Jordan expressed its intention to join the International Solar Alliance, the Global Biofuel Alliance, and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
“These outcomes mark a meaningful expansion of the India-Jordan partnership. Our cooperation in new and renewable energy reflects a shared commitment to clean growth, energy security and climate responsibility,” PM Modi said in a post on X on Tuesday quoting the MEA list of outcomes.
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 comes during PM Modi's two-day visit to the Middle Eastern country as part of the first leg of his three-nation visit.
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.
In a post on X, PM Modi outlined the eight-point vision aimed at further deepening cooperation between the two countries, with a key focus on vital areas of cooperation, including trade and economy, fertilisers and agriculture, information technology, healthcare, infrastructure, critical and strategic minerals, civil nuclear cooperation, and people-to-people ties.
Our cooperation in new and renewable energy reflects a shared commitment to clean growth, energy security and climate responsibility.
Following the talks, King Abdullah II hosted a banquet dinner in honour of the Prime Minister, underscoring the warmth of the bilateral relationship.
From Jordan, the Prime Minister will travel to Ethiopia at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, marking his first official visit to the African nation. In the concluding phase of the tour, the Prime Minister will visit Oman.
