Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman today. In the first leg of his visit, Mr Modi will visit Jordan at the invitation of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein.

 

 

Prime Minister Modi will meet the King of Jordan to review the entire gamut of bilateral relations and exchange perspectives on regional issues. Mr Modi’s visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

 

 

India and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan share a relationship built on deep historical linkages, mutual respect and growing cooperation across political, economic and strategic spheres.

 

 

Diplomatic ties, established in 1950, have steadily strengthened over the past seventy-five years, reflecting shared interests in regional stability, development and dialogue.

 

 

Connections between the two countries date back to ancient times, when trade routes linked the Indian subcontinent with the Levant, including the region around present-day Petra. These early exchanges enabled the flow of goods, ideas and culture, laying the foundation for enduring people-to-people ties.

 

 

In the modern era, political engagement gained momentum after India’s independence, with Jordan emerging as an important partner in West Asia. Bilateral relations today are marked by regular high-level interactions and close understanding at the leadership level. King Abdullah II has visited India on several occasions, including a landmark visit in 2018.

 

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan today marks the first full-fledged bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly four decades. The vibrant Indian community in Jordan has expressed eagerness and anticipation ahead of the Indian Prime Minister’s arrival, describing the visit as a moment of pride that reflects the strong people-to-people ties between the two countries.

 

 

This visit is expected to further strengthen India-Jordan relations and reinforce the enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

 

 

Tomorrow, the Prime Minister will proceed to Ethiopia, marking his first visit to the country. Mr Modi will meet his Ethiopian counterpart and will hold wide-ranging discussions on all aspects of India-Ethiopia bilateral ties.

 

 

In the final leg, the Prime Minister will visit Oman and will meet Sultan Haitham ibn Tarik. The visit will mark 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.