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India-Jordan Joint Statement

n Political Relations: Both countries agreed to
expand cooperation and stand together as reliable
partners to advance their respective development
aspirations. The fifth round of political
consultations will be held in New Delhi.
n Economic Cooperation: India has become
Jordan’s third-largest trading partner. It was also
agreed to hold the 11th Trade and Economic Joint
Committee meeting in the first half of 2026 to
review the progress in economic and trade relations.
n Technology and Education: Bilateral cooperation
in the fields of digital technology and education was
reviewed. Both sides also agreed to cooperate in
ensuring a secure, trustworthy, reliable, and inclusive
digital environment.
n Health: Agreement to advance telemedicine and
share expertise in capacity building for training the
healthcare workforce.

n Agriculture: Acknowledged the crucial role of
the agricultural sector in promoting food security
and nutrition. Expressed a shared commitment to
strengthening cooperation in this sector.

n Green and Sustainable Development: Discussed
the importance of enhancing cooperation in the
fields of climate change, environment, sustainable
development, and encouraging the use of new music, dance, theatre, art, archives, libraries, and
and renewable energy. Agreement for technical literature, and festivals.
cooperation in the field of new and renewable
energy. n Multilateral cooperation: Both sides recognized
biofuels as a sustainable, low-carbon alternative
n Cultural Cooperation: Both sides welcomed the to fulfill commitments to reduce emissions and
signing of the Cultural Exchange Program for the ensure greater economic and social development
period 2025-2029. Cooperation in the fields of for the people of both countries.

two countries in the areas of trade and investment, greater business cooperation between India and
defense and security, renewable energy, fertilizers Jordan in the areas of renewable energy, green fi-
and agriculture, innovation, information technolo- nancing, and water recycling. Jordan is a significant
gy and infrastructure, health and pharmaceuticals, supplier of fertilizers to India. Companies from
tourism, heritage, culture, and bilateral relations. both countries have discussed making substantial
India is Jordan’s third-largest trading partner. PM investments in Jordan to meet the growing demand
Modi said that the goal is to increase bilateral trade for phosphatic fertilizers in India. King Abdullah II
between the two countries to $5 billion in the next said Jordan’s Free Trade Agreements and India’s
five years. He stressed that India’s strength in the economic power could be combined to create an
pharmaceutical and medical equipment sectors economic corridor between South Asia and West
and Jordan’s advantageous geographical location Asia and beyond. n
can complement each other. Referring to India’s Scan the QR code to watch the
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