India is aiming to "boost bilateral linkages" as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived for an official visit in Amman on Monday (15 December), according to a post on his X account.
The visit signals a renewed focus on Arab-Indian cooperation and to bolster India’s geopolitical influence across the Middle East and East Africa. His arrival marks the crucial second phase of the Prime Minister’s comprehensive three-nation itinerary.
Mr Modi thanked Jordan’s Prime Minister Jafar Hassan for welcoming him at the airport.
He was also received by King Abdullah II, setting the stage for discussions centred on regional security, counter-terrorism, and economic collaboration.
Hassan said on X that the visit marked 75 years of close relations, adding the two countries aimed to expand cooperation, particularly in economic, investment and technological fields.
This diamond jubilee celebration between the two countries serves as a backdrop to the talks, highlighting decades of uninterrupted friendship and strategic co-operation between the two nations.
Analysts suggest the meeting will likely focus on deepening engagement in the defence and fertiliser sectors—Jordan remains a key supplier of phosphates to India—while reaffirming India’s support for stability in the region.
The tour will conclude in the Sultanate of Oman, a long-standing strategic partner for India in the Gulf. In Muscat, the focus will shift towards commerce, with high-level delegations aiming to boost bilateral trade figures and attract investment into India’s infrastructure and energy sectors.
The multi-nation tour underscores New Delhi’s foreign policy approach, aiming to balance traditional ties in the Arab world while expanding its economic footprint in Africa.
Following the engagements in Jordan, the Indian premier is scheduled to depart for Ethiopia. This leg of the journey carries historic weight, as it constitutes Mr Modi’s first state visit to the East African nation. The agenda in Addis Ababa is expected to prioritise development partnerships and capacity building, reinforcing India’s role as a leading voice for the Global South.
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