Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Amman resulted in the signing of five key agreements aimed at expanding cooperation in modern, strategic, and cultural sectors.
🎯 List of Five MoUs/Agreements Signed
| S. No. | Area of Cooperation | Key Agreement/MoU | Significance |
| 1. | Cultural Heritage & Tourism | Twinning Agreement between Petra and Ellora | Links Jordan’s iconic rock-cut city of Petra (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with India’s monumental Ellora Caves (Maharashtra). This boosts tourism, conservation, and archaeological study. |
| 2. | Digital Public Infrastructure | Letter of Intent (LoI) on Digital Solutions | Focuses on sharing India’s successful Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) (like UPI, Aadhaar, etc.) to support Jordan’s digital transformation and inclusive governance at a population scale. |
| 3. | Renewable Energy | MoU on Technical Cooperation in New and Renewable Energy | Formalizes collaboration on clean energy, R&D, and technology transfer, promoting a shared commitment to energy security and climate responsibility. |
| 4. | Water Resources | MoU on Cooperation in Water Resources Management & Development | Facilitates sharing of best practices in water-saving technologies, conservation, climate adaptation, and aquifer management, crucial for the water-scarce region. |
| 5. | Cultural Exchange | Renewal of the Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP) for 2025-2029 | Ensures continued collaboration in arts, education, youth affairs, and heritage preservation, strengthening people-to-people ties for the next four years. |
🔑 Key Strategic Outcomes & Context
1. Economic Targets
- Trade Goal: PM Modi proposed enhancing bilateral trade to US$5 billion over the next five years (up from approximately US$2.8 billion).
- Fertiliser Pillar: India is one of Jordan’s largest buyers of Phosphates and Potash fertilisers. The leaders discussed increasing investment in Jordan for fertiliser production (e.g., the existing Jordan India Fertiliser Company – JIFCO).
- Digital Finance: Call for collaboration between Jordan’s payment systems and India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
2. Alignment with Indian Global Initiatives
Jordan expressed its intent to join major India-led global platforms, marking a significant diplomatic win for India:
- International Solar Alliance (ISA)
- Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA)
- Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
3. Capacity Building
- India announced its support for the India–Jordan Centre of Excellence at Al Hussein Technical University in Amman, which involves training master trainers in digital and technical skills.
4. Diplomatic Significance
- 75th Anniversary: The visit coincided with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
- First Full Visit: This was PM Modi’s first full-fledged bilateral visit to Jordan, which hadn’t hosted an Indian PM for a full bilateral visit in 37 years.
- Regional Security: Both leaders reiterated a united stand against terrorism and extremism and discussed regional developments, including the situation in Gaza.
