LONDON: Jordan and India agreed on Tuesday to enhance cooperation in various sectors, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a two-day official visit to the Middle Eastern country.

Modi’s trip coincided with the celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the countries, and he held expansive talks with King Abdullah.

On Tuesday, the leaders attended the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman, an event organized by the Jordan Chamber of Commerce that included representatives from more than 20 leading Indian companies.

In a joint statement, the countries affirmed their commitment to the strengthening of cooperation in the political, economic, defense, security, culture and education sectors, among others.

Trade between Jordan and India was valued at $2.3 billion in 2024, ranking India as Jordan’s third-largest trading partner. The countries agreed to convene the 11th Trade and Economic Joint Committee in early 2026 to monitor progress in economic relations, and facilitate information sharing to ensure proper enforcement of customs laws and tackle offenses.

They emphasized Jordan’s strategic geographic location and its advanced logistics capabilities, and agreed to collaborate in a number of fields, including education, digital public infrastructure, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and food security.

Modi and King Abdullah welcomed the signing of memorandums of understanding on the management of water resources and new and renewable energy. They discussed the enhancement of collaboration on issues such as climate change, sustainable development and renewable energy, the Jordan News Agency reported.

They also hailed the increasing cultural exchanges between India and Jordan, and the renewal of the bilateral Cultural Exchange Programme for the period from 2025 to 2029.