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INTERNATIONAL | PM Modi’s Three-Nation Visit

Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman

Three Countries, One Message

Cooperation, Development, and Trust

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman is a watershed moment in
strengthening the bridges of civilization, culture, and cooperation with these three nations. The
dialogues and meetings held during this visit gave a new thrust to the efforts to promote shared
heritage, strategic partnerships, and future possibilities. It marks the advent of a new era of
mutual cooperation, trust, and partnership with these countries...

ndia’s bilateral relations reached another Agreements between India and Jordan
milestone as it marked the 75th anniversary of n Technical cooperation in the field of new and
diplomatic relations between India and Jordan renewable energy.
Iand the 70th anniversary with Oman. Meanwhile,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to these three n Cooperation in the field of water resource
management and development.
countries, including his maiden visit to Ethiopia, has
given new momentum to strategic relations. His visit n Agreement on twinning between Petra and Ellora.
covered a wide range of issues, including enhancing n Renewal of the cultural exchange program for the
and strengthening mutual cooperation, exploring years 2025-2029.
new opportunities for shared development and n Letter of Intent on Cooperation in the field of
prosperity, and promoting regional peace, prosperi- sharing successful digital solutions implemented at
ty, security, and stability. Prime Minister Modi’s visit a population scale for digital transformation
to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman between December
15 and 18, 2025, assumes significance in many Prime Minister to Jordan took place after a span
other respects as well. of 37 years. During the visit, PM Modi also met
In the first leg of his journey, PM Modi arrived with King Abdullah II of Jordan. The King of Jordan
in Jordan, where he was welcomed by Jordanian supported India’s fight against terrorism and con-
Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan at Amman airport. demned all forms of terrorism. The two leaders
This first full-fledged bilateral visit by an Indian discussed strengthening cooperation between the

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