PM Modi meets King Abdullah II in Amman

India and Jordan share a common and clear stance against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he met King Abdullah II and discussed bilateral ties and exchanged perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Modi, who arrived in Jordan on a two-day visit at the invitation of Abdullah II, was warmly welcomed by the king at the Husseiniya Palace, where they held a one-on-one meeting before the delegation-level talks. The two sides agreed to further deepen their partnership, especially in the fields of trade and investment, defence and security, counter-terrorism and de-radicalisation, fertiliser and agriculture, renewable energy, and tourism.On the occasion of the visit, India and Jordan finalised several Memoranda of Understanding in the fields of culture, renewable energy, water management and digital public infrastructure, along with a twinning arrangement between Petra and Ellora. The agreements are expected to provide fresh momentum to bilateral cooperation.

The discussions focused on ways to deepen cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including trade and investment, defence and security, renewable energy, fertilisers and agriculture, innovation, information technology and digital technologies, critical minerals, infrastructure, health and pharmaceuticals, education and capacity building, tourism and heritage, as well as culture and people-to-people exchanges.Both leaders reaffirmed their united stand against terrorism.

"We hope that peace and stability will prevail in the region. We share a common and clear stance against terrorism. Under your leadership, Jordan has sent a strong and strategic message to the world against terrorism, extremism, and radicalisation," Modi said, reaffirming India's support for efforts being made to achieve a durable peace in the region.

Abdullah II conveyed strong support for India's fight against terrorism and condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.King Abdullah II said all Jordanians welcome you back to Jordan. "Your presence here carries deep significance as our countries mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. I believe this visit reflects decades of friendship, mutual respect and productive cooperation between our two nations," he said.