PM meets King Abdullah II in Amman, discusses counter-terrorism, global issues

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 16, 2025 02:49 IST

During his two-day visit to Jordan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India and Jordan share a "common and clear stance against terrorism" as he held talks with King Abdullah II in Amman, with both sides reaffirming their opposition to terrorism, extremism and radicalisation.

PM Modi was received by the king at the Husseiniya Palace. The two leaders held a one-on-one meeting, followed by delegation-level talks, during which they reviewed bilateral ties and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Following the discussions, the two sides agreed to further strengthen their partnership, particularly in trade and investment, defence and security, counter-terrorism and de-radicalisation, fertilisers and agriculture, renewable energy and tourism.

Both leaders reiterated 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," PM said, reaffirming India's support for durable peace in the region.

PM PRAISES JORDAN'S ROLE ON COUNTER-TERRORISM

King Abdullah II conveyed strong support for India's fight against terrorism and condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

PM Modi appreciated the Jordanian king's role in addressing terrorism, extremism and radicalisation and his contribution to the global fight against these challenges. He also praised King Abdullah II's "active and positive role" on the Gaza issue.

He recalled that during King Abdullah II's visit to India in 2018, the two leaders had participated in a conference on Islamic heritage.

"Your efforts to promote moderation are extremely important not only for regional peace but also for global peace," the PM told King Abdullah II.

"I recall that our first meeting also took place on the sidelines of the UN in 2015, at an event focused on countering violent extremism. Even then, you delivered inspirational remarks on this subject," he added.

COOPERATION ACROSS SECTORS

The Prime Minister said India and Jordan would continue to work together in this direction and further strengthen other dimensions of bilateral cooperation.

"I am confident that today's meeting will give a new impetus and depth to India-Jordan ties," he said, adding that cooperation would continue in areas such as trade, fertilisers, digital technology, infrastructure and people-to-people ties.

The two sides signed five memoranda of understanding in areas including culture, renewable energy, water management, digital public infrastructure and a twinning arrangement between Petra and Ellora, aimed at boosting bilateral ties.

Noting that India is Jordan's third-largest trading partner, PM Modi proposed enhancing bilateral trade to USD 5 billion over the next five years, from the current level of USD 2.8 billion. He also called for collaboration between Jordan’s digital payment system and India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

This is the first full-fledged bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Jordan in 37 years.

Jordan is the first leg of PM Modi's four-day, three-nation tour, which will also include visits to Ethiopia and Oman.

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