India and Jordan have taken a significant step towards deepening their bilateral partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held “productive” talks with King Abdullah II during his official visit to Amman in December 2025. The visit resulted in the signing of multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) across key sectors, reflecting the growing strategic and developmental cooperation between the two countries. The visit is especially significant as India and Jordan celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2025.
List Of MoU Signed
India and Jordan signed MoUs covering a wide range of cooperation areas.
- MoU on Technical Cooperation in the Field of New and Renewable Energy
- MoU on Cooperation in the field of Water resources Management & Development
- Twinning Agreement between Petra and Ellora
- Renewal of the Cultural Exchange Programme for the years 2025-2029
- Letter of Intent on Cooperation in the field of sharing successful digital solutions implemented at population scale for digital transformation
Jordan’s Engagement with Indian-Led Global Initiatives
- A major highlight of the visit was Jordan’s expression of intent to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA). Which is a global initiative led by India to promote solar energy adoption.
- Jordan also showed interest in joining other Indian-led platforms such as the Global Biofuel Alliance and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).
- These moves underline Jordan’s willingness to align with India on sustainability, clean energy, and resilience-building initiatives.
India’s Support to Jordan
- India announced its support for the India–Jordan Centre of Excellence at Al Hussein Technical University in Amman.
- Under this initiative, India will help train 10 Master Trainers over a three-year period, strengthening capacity-building and skill development in Jordan.
- This cooperation reflects India’s broader approach of combining diplomacy with technology transfer, training, and human resource development.
Eight-Point Vision for Future Cooperation
- During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi shared an eight-point vision to further strengthen India–Jordan relations.
- The vision covers cooperation in trade and economy, fertilisers and agriculture, information technology, healthcare, infrastructure, critical and strategic minerals, civil nuclear energy, and people-to-people ties.
- This roadmap signals an intention to elevate the partnership beyond traditional diplomacy into strategic and economic domains.
Why India–Jordan Relations Matter
- Jordan is a key partner for India in West Asia, a region crucial for India’s energy security, trade, and diaspora interests.
- Cooperation with Jordan also enhances India’s diplomatic outreach in the Middle East and Arab world.
- Jordan’s participation in Indian led global initiatives strengthens India’s role as a leader of the Global South and a promoter of sustainable development and digital public infrastructure.
Key Takeaways
- PM Modi visited Jordan in December 2025 and met King Abdullah II.
- India and Jordan signed MoUs on energy, water, digital transformation, and culture.
- Jordan expressed intent to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
- A Petra–Ellora twinning agreement was announced.
- PM Modi shared an eight-point vision for future cooperation.
Question
Q. The twinning agreement signed during the visit linked which two heritage sites?
(A) Petra and Ajanta
(B) Petra and Ellora
(C) Jerash and Ajanta
(D) Jerash and Ellora