PM Modi holds talks with King Abdullah II in Amman; Petra–Ellora twinning among outcomes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan at Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman on 15 December 2025, as the two countries mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan at Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman on 15 December 2025, during a visit of 15–16 December that coincided with 75 years of India–Jordan diplomatic relations. Noting that India is Jordan's third-largest trading partner, with trade of US$ 2.3 billion in 2024, Prime Minister Modi proposed raising bilateral trade to US$ 5 billion over five years and linking Jordan's digital payment system with UPI. Outcomes of the India–Jordan talks include MoUs on renewable energy and water resources management, a twinning agreement between Petra and Ellora, renewal of the Cultural Exchange Programme for 2025–2029, and a Letter of Intent on digital solutions.
Key facts
- Date
- 15 December 2025
- Venue
- Al Husseiniya Palace, Amman
- Occasion
- 75 years of India–Jordan diplomatic relations
- Trade
- US$ 2.3 billion (2024); India is Jordan's 3rd-largest trading partner
- Target
- US$ 5 billion trade in five years
- Outcomes
- Renewable energy and water MoUs; Petra–Ellora twinning; Cultural Exchange Programme 2025–29
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Under an agreement signed during PM Modi's visit to Jordan in December 2025, Ellora is to be twinned with which heritage site?
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Correct answer: A — Petra
PIB 2204384: the outcomes include a Twinning Agreement between Petra and Ellora.
What bilateral trade target did PM Modi propose for India and Jordan over the next five years during talks on 15 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — US$ 5 billion
PIB 2204376: noting India is Jordan's third-largest trading partner, PM Modi proposed enhancing bilateral trade to US$ 5 billion over the next five years. Trade in 2024 was US$ 2.3 billion (PIB 2204593).
Consider the following statements about India–Jordan relations as of December 2025: 1. The two countries were marking 75 years of diplomatic relations. 2. India is Jordan's third-largest trading partner. 3. The Cultural Exchange Programme was renewed for 2025–2029. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2204376, 2204384 and 2204593: the visit marked 75 years of diplomatic ties, India is Jordan's third-largest trading partner, and the Cultural Exchange Programme was renewed for 2025–2029. All three are correct.