PM Modi Starts Three-Nation Tour With Jordan Visit, Set To Hold Talks With King Abdullah II

PM Modi arrived in Jordan’s Amman as he kicked off his three-nation tour, which will also include visits to Ethiopia and the Sultanate of Oman.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan’s Amman on Monday afternoon as he kicked off his three-nation tour, which will also include visits to Ethiopia and the Sultanate of Oman — all countries with which India shares age-old civilisational ties as well as extensive contemporary bilateral relations.

In a special gesture, Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the airport as he arrived in the country on a two-day visit at the invitation of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein.

During the visit, PM Modi will hold discussions with the Jordanian King, during which both leaders are expected to review the entire gamut of India–Jordan relations and exchange perspectives on regional issues.

The visit, marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, presents an opportunity to further strengthen India–Jordan bilateral engagement, explore new avenues of collaboration for mutual growth and prosperity, and reiterate the commitment to promoting regional peace, prosperity, security, and stability.

“This historic visit will mark 75 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries. During my visit, I will hold detailed discussions with His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and H.E. Mr. Jafar Hassan, Prime Minister of Jordan, and will also look forward to engagements with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. In Amman, I will also meet the vibrant Indian community who have made significant contributions to India–Jordan relations,” PM Modi said in his departure statement earlier in the day.

This is Prime Minister Modi’s first full-fledged bilateral visit to Jordan — he had earlier transited through the country in February 2018 while on his way to the State of Palestine.

“Even though it was a transit visit, exceptional courtesies were accorded to him by His Majesty the King, making it more than just a transit visit. The current full bilateral visit is taking place after an interval of 37 years. India and Jordan share warm and friendly relations marked by mutual trust and goodwill. The relationship spans sectors including political, economic, defence, and strong people-to-people ties,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra said ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit.

“Our bilateral relations are marked by strong understanding at the leadership level. Since the last visit of His Majesty in 2018, both leaders have met four times, with the latest being on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy in June 2024. The leaders are also in touch telephonically. Both leaders spoke recently in April 2025 after the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack, during which His Majesty condemned the attack and said that terrorism should be rejected in all its forms and manifestations. His Majesty also reiterated his support for India’s fight against terrorism, and both countries have cooperated in counter-terrorism, including through India’s participation in initiatives launched by His Majesty, such as the Aqaba Process,” she added.

India and Jordan also share strong economic ties, with India being the third-largest trading partner of Jordan. Bilateral trade between the two countries is valued at $2.8 billion. Jordan is also a leading supplier of fertilisers to India, particularly phosphates and potash. There is a joint venture — the Jordan India Fertilizer Company (JIFCO) — with an investment of $860 million between IFFCO of India and the Jordan Phosphates Mines Company (JPMC). According to the MEA, in the field of investment, there are around 15 garment companies with investments worth $500 million located in Jordan’s Qualified Industrial Zones.

“Jordan is home to a vibrant Indian diaspora of over 17,500 people employed in sectors such as textiles, construction, manufacturing, and others. As regards connectivity, Royal Jordanian has recently started direct flights between Amman and Mumbai and plans to expand operations to New Delhi. Jordan provides tourist visas on arrival to Indian nationals and has recently introduced electronic visas,” Malhotra stated.