New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake his first bilateral visit to Jordan from December 15 to 17, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday.

During the visit, PM Modi will meet King Abdullah II of Jordan to review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global issues. The leaders are also expected to address the India-Jordan business forum, and the Prime Minister will interact with the Indian community residing in Jordan.

The MEA highlighted that India and Jordan share warm and friendly relations, underpinned by strong leadership-level understanding and robust economic ties. India is Jordan’s third-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at $2.8 billion. About 15 Indian government-owned companies have invested $500 million in Jordan’s qualified industrial zones. Additionally, Royal Jordanian recently launched direct flights between Amman and Mumbai, with plans to expand to New Delhi, and Indian tourists can avail of Jordan’s visa-on-arrival facility.

This visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and offers an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation, explore new avenues for mutual growth, and reaffirm a shared commitment to regional peace, prosperity, and stability.

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India and Jordan have collaborated across multiple sectors, including pandemic response, education, and cultural exchanges. To support Jordan’s capacity-building efforts, 37 Civilian ITEC slots, 4 Special Executive ITEC Programme slots, and 5 ICCR scholarships were utilized in 2024-25. Following recent Foreign Office Consultations, the number of ITEC slots offered to Jordan has been increased to 50. A Jordanian diplomat also attended the 72nd Professional Course for Foreign Diplomats organized by the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service in New Delhi from May 19–30, 2025.