India and Jordan signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Monday to deepen bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including renewable energy, water resources, digital transformation, and cultural heritage.
This move comes as Amman signals its intent to join major Indian-led global initiatives, such as the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The agreements were finalized during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day official visit to the kingdom.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also addressed the India-Jordan Business Forum today, marking a series of high-level engagements aimed at deepening bilateral relations, MEA Secretary (South) Dr. Neena Malhotra said.
Speaking at a special briefing, Dr. Malhotra noted that PM Modi, alongside King Abdullah II, jointly addressed the Forum, which was attended by leading business figures from both countries. High-level delegations discussed cooperation in traditional sectors such as fertilizers and textiles, as well as emerging areas including renewable energy, IT, and the health sector.
Later in the day, Prime Minister Modi, accompanied by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, visited the Jordan Museum. Several MOUs and agreements were finalized in fields including energy, digital technology, water management, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
Prime Minister Modi hailed the outcomes of his visit as an important step in expanding ties between New Delhi and Amman. He highlighted that the agreements, covering renewable energy to digital innovation, reflected the growing depth of the India-Jordan partnership.
In a post on X, he noted that cooperation in renewable energy demonstrated a shared commitment to clean growth, energy security, and climate responsibility, advancing sustainable development while addressing global climate challenges.
Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs shared the list of outcomes from the visit, including:
- A Memorandum of Understanding on Technical Cooperation in New and Renewable Energy
- An MoU on Cooperation in Water Resources Management and Development
- A Twinning Agreement between Petra and Ellora
- Renewal of the Cultural Exchange Program for 2025-2029
- A Letter of Intent on sharing successful digital solutions for large-scale digital transformation
Upon arrival in Amman, PM Modi was received by Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and accorded a formal welcome. He was also warmly received by King Abdullah II at Al Husseiniya Palace, where the two leaders held detailed discussions on bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest.
Following his visit to Jordan, PM Modi travels to Ethiopia at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, marking his first official visit to the African nation. The concluding phase of his tour includes a visit to Oman.
