India-Jordan marked 75 years of diplomatic relations
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India and Jordan marked 75 years of diplomatic relations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Amman on December 15-16, 2025, the first full bilateral visit by an Indian PM in 37 years.
Key Agreements
- Five MoUs were signed to boost cooperation in renewable energy, water resources management, cultural exchanges (including twinning Petra and Ellora caves), and digital solutions.
- These build on sectors like fertilizers, defense, IT, health, and tourism.​
Historical Ties
- India and Jordan share a strong bilateral relationship established through a 1947 agreement and formalized diplomatic ties in 1950, marking 75 years in 2025.
- Diplomatic relations began with mutual respect and goodwill post-1947, evolving through key visits such as President Ram Nath Kovind's in 2015 and King Abdullah II's state visit to India in 2018, which signed 12 MoUs.
- Recent mechanisms include the fourth Foreign Office Consultations in April 2025 and ongoing reviews of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement.​
- The partnership spans political, economic, security, and cultural domains, bolstered by high-level exchanges like PM Narendra Modi's visit on December 15-16, 2025.
Economic Cooperation
- Bilateral trade reached USD 2.8-2.875 billion in 2023-24, with India as Jordan's third- or fourth-largest partner; key Indian exports include machinery and cereals, while imports feature phosphates and fertilizers.
- Flagship projects like the Jordan India Fertilizer Company (JIFCO) joint venture and USD 1.5 billion in Indian investments in phosphates and textiles highlight depth, alongside NRI-owned garment firms.
Strategic and Cultural Links
- Both nations coordinate on West Asia stability, counter-terrorism, and global forums; Jordan backs India's UNSC bid.
- Cultural ties thrive via Bollywood, yoga events, and the India-Jordan IT Centre of Excellence training 3,000 in AI and cybersecurity; about 17,500 Indians reside in Jordan.​
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