India-Jordan Business Forum Highlights Bilateral Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King Abdullah II of Jordan addressed the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman on Tuesday, calling for enhanced business-to-business engagement and expanded economic cooperation between the two nations.
The forum included Crown Prince Hussein, Jordan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Minister of Investment, and senior business leaders from both India and Jordan.
Building an Economic Corridor
Both leaders emphasized converting existing potential into tangible economic growth and prosperity.
King Abdullah II highlighted Jordan’s Free Trade Agreements and India’s growing economic strength, noting the potential to create a regional economic corridor linking South Asia, West Asia, and beyond.
PM Modi Outlines Opportunities for Investment
PM Modi praised the strong contemporary partnership between India and Jordan, rooted in civilisational ties. He described Jordan as a strategic bridge for regional trade and investment.
The Prime Minister proposed doubling bilateral trade to USD 5 billion over the next five years and invited Jordanian companies to invest in India, leveraging:
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Large consumer market
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Expanding manufacturing base
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Stable and transparent policy environment
He also emphasized collaboration as trusted supply-chain partners for global markets.
Sector-Wise Collaboration Opportunities
PM Modi identified key sectors for partnership, including:
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Digital public infrastructure, IT, fintech, and health-tech
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Agri-tech, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices
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Agriculture, cold chain, food parks, and fertilisers
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Infrastructure, automobiles, and green mobility
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Renewable energy, desalination, and water recycling
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Heritage and cultural tourism
He encouraged startups from both countries to collaborate and foster innovation across these sectors.
Business Delegation Participation
The forum saw participation from leaders in infrastructure, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, fertilisers, agriculture, renewable energy, textiles, logistics, automobiles, defence, and manufacturing.
Representatives from FICCI and the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, already partnered through an MoU to promote trade, were part of the delegation.
Key Takeaways
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India and Jordan aim to expand trade and investment ties
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Targeting bilateral trade of USD 5 billion in five years
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Collaboration across tech, healthcare, agriculture, and green energy
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Encouragement for startups and entrepreneurs to explore cross-border partnerships
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Strengthening the India-Jordan strategic and economic corridor
