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{{Infobox bilateral relations|India - Jordan|Jordan|India|map=India and Jordan on Asian map.png|envoy2=Anwar Haleem<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to Embassy of India - Amman, Jordan |url=https://indembassy-amman.gov.in/profile.html |access-date=2023-08-25 |website=indembassy-amman.gov.in}}</ref> |envoy1=Thamer Al-Adwan|envoytitle2=Indian Ambassador to [[Jordan]]|envoytitle1=Jordanian Ambassador to [[India]]|mission2=Embassy of India, [[Amman]], [[Jordan]]|mission1=Embassy of Jordan, [[New Delhi]], [[India]]}}
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The '''[[India|Republic of India]]''' and the '''[[Jordan|Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan]]''' signed their first bilateral agreement for cooperation and friendly relations in 1947. The agreement was formalized in 1950, when India became a [[democratic republic|republic]], and full diplomatic relations were established between the two countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jordanembassyindia.org/|title=Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in India|access-date=21 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208061417/http://www.jordanembassyindia.org/|archive-date=8 February 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The '''[[India|Republic of India]]''' and the '''[[Jordan|Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan]]''' signed their first bilateral agreement for cooperation and friendly relations in 1947. The agreement was formalized in 1950, when India became a [[democratic republic|republic]], and full diplomatic relations were established between the two countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jordanembassyindia.org/|title=Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in India|access-date=21 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208061417/http://www.jordanembassyindia.org/|archive-date=8 February 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 2024 |title=India-Jordan Bilateral Relations |url=https://indembassy-amman.gov.in/Bilateral_Relations.html |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=Embassy of India - Amman, Jordan}}</ref>


Several high level visits between the countries have taken place. King Hussein visited India in December 1963. Indian Vice-President Zakir Hussein visited Jordan in May 1965 and offered prayers at the [[Qibli Mosque|Al-Aqsa Mosque]], which was under Jordanian control at the time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/the-impending-visit-of-jordan-king-abdullah_msingh_200317|title=The Impending Visit of Jordan's King Abdullah|website=Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses|access-date=2017-03-20}}</ref> King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein and Queen Rania visited India in December 2006. Indian Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna visited Jordan on 20 November 2011. Prince El Hassan bin Talal paid visited the country during October–November 2012. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with King Abdullah on the sidelines of the UN general assembly in New York in September 2015.<ref name="Relations">{{cite web|url=https://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Jordan_20_01_2016.pdf|title=India–Jordan Relations|date=January 2016|website=Ministry of External Affairs|access-date=20 March 2017}}</ref>
Several high level visits between the countries have taken place. [[Hussein of Jordan|King Hussein]] visited India in December 1963. Indian Vice-President [[Zakir Husain]] visited Jordan in May 1965 and offered prayers at the [[Qibli Mosque|Al-Aqsa Mosque]], which was under Jordanian control at the time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Manjari |date=20 March 2017 |title=The Impending Visit of Jordan's King Abdullah |url=http://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/the-impending-visit-of-jordan-king-abdullah_msingh_200317 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007081932/http://idsa.in/idsacomments/the-impending-visit-of-jordan-king-abdullah_msingh_200317 |archive-date=2017-10-07 |access-date=2017-03-20 |website=Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses}}</ref> [[Abdullah II of Jordan|King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein]] and [[Queen Rania of Jordan|Queen Rania]] visited India in December 2006. Indian Foreign Minister [[S. M. Krishna]] visited Jordan on 20 November 2011. [[Prince Hassan bin Talal]] paid visited the country during October–November 2012. Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] met with King Abdullah on the sidelines of the [[United Nations General Assembly|UN general assembly]] in New York in September 2015.<ref name="Relations">{{cite web |date=January 2016 |title=India–Jordan Relations |url=https://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Jordan_20_01_2016.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506235632/https://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Jordan_20_01_2016.pdf |archive-date=6 May 2016 |access-date=20 March 2017 |website=Ministry of External Affairs}}</ref>


Queen Rania expressed her views on bilateral relations between the two countries in a March 2006 interview with India Today. Rani described India as the "rising star of Asia" and Jordan's "natural partner". On India's role in the Middle East, she stated that the region "yearns for India to play a greater role", adding, "India has an important role because you have always had contact with us and understand our sensitivities."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.queenrania.jo/en/media/interviews/india-today-magazine-raj-chengappa|title=India Today Magazine: Queen Rania talks about ties between India and Jordan {{!}} Queen Rania|last=website|first=Queen Rania official|work=Queen Rania official website|access-date=2017-03-20}}</ref> Jordan supported India's candidature for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council for the term 2011–12, and India supported to Jordan's candidature for the seat for the term 2014–16.<ref name="Relations" />
Queen Rania expressed her views on bilateral relations between the two countries in a March 2006 interview with [[India Today]]. Rania described India as the "rising star of Asia" and Jordan's "natural partner". On India's role in the Middle East, she stated that the region "yearns for India to play a greater role", adding, "India has an important role because you have always had contact with us and understand our sensitivities."<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |title=India Today Magazine: Queen Rania talks about ties between India and Jordan |url=http://www.queenrania.jo/en/media/interviews/india-today-magazine-raj-chengappa |access-date=2017-03-20 |work=Queen Rania official website}}</ref> Jordan supported India's candidature for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council for the term 2011–12, and India supported to Jordan's candidature for the seat for the term 2014–16.<ref name="Relations" />


In October 2015, Pranab Mukherjee became the first Indian President to visit Jordan.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/india-jordan-ties-have-grown-strength-strength%E2%80%99-%E2%80%94-indian-president|title=India-Jordan ties 'have grown from strength to strength' — Indian president|date=2015-10-08|work=Jordan Times|access-date=2017-03-20}}</ref> Mukherjee met with King Abdullah, Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour and several other senior officials during the visit.<ref name="Relations" /> During Mukherjee's six-day visit agreements/MoUs were signed between the two countries on a cultural exchange programme (2015–17) and maritime transport. Bilateral agreements/MoUs were also signed between the Bureau of Indian Standards and Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization, the Foreign Service Institute of India and Jordan Institute of Diplomacy, and 10 MOUs for educational cooperation were signed between the Indian and Jordanian Universities and Institutes. The two countries also agreed to enhance their counter-terrorism co-operation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-jordan-agree-to-enhance-cooperation-against-terrorism-1230672|title=India, Jordan Agree to Enhance Cooperation Against Terrorism|work=NDTV.com|access-date=2017-03-20}}</ref> King Abdullah also assured President Mukherjee that Jordan supported India's candidature for a permanent seat in a reformed UN Security Council.<ref name="Relations" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/president-pranab-mukherjees-trination-tour-to-west-asia/article7747554.ece|title=Jordan backs India's U.N. Council bid|last=Johny|first=Stanly|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-03-20|language=en}}</ref>
In October 2015, [[Pranab Mukherjee]] became the first Indian President to visit Jordan.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Numan |first=Abeer |date=8 October 2015 |title=India-Jordan ties 'have grown from strength to strength' — Indian president |url=http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/india-jordan-ties-have-grown-strength-strength%E2%80%99-%E2%80%94-indian-president |access-date=2017-03-20 |work=The Jordan Times}}</ref> Mukherjee met with King Abdullah, [[Prime Minister of Jordan|Prime Minister]] [[Abdullah Ensour]] and several other senior officials during the visit.<ref name="Relations" /> During Mukherjee's six-day visit agreements/MoUs were signed between the two countries on a cultural exchange programme (2015–17) and maritime transport. Bilateral agreements/MoUs were also signed between the [[Bureau of Indian Standards]] and Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization, the [[Foreign Service Institute of India]] and [[Jordan Institute of Diplomacy]], and 10 MOUs for educational cooperation were signed between the Indian and Jordanian Universities and Institutes. The two countries also agreed to enhance their counter-terrorism co-operation.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 October 2015 |title=India, Jordan Agree to Enhance Cooperation Against Terrorism |url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-jordan-agree-to-enhance-cooperation-against-terrorism-1230672 |access-date=2017-03-20 |work=NDTV.com |agency=PTI}}</ref> King Abdullah also assured President Mukherjee that Jordan supported India's candidature for a permanent seat in a reformed UN Security Council.<ref name="Relations" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Johny |first=Stanly |date=16 November 2021 |title=Jordan backs India's U.N. Council bid |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/president-pranab-mukherjees-trination-tour-to-west-asia/article7747554.ece |access-date=2017-03-20 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref>


Fayez Tarawneh, Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan, visited India in March 2017. He held discussions with Prime Minister Modi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bureaucracytoday.com/global_bureaucracy.aspx?id=115005|title=BUREAUCRACY TODAY|website=bureaucracytoday.com|access-date=2017-03-20|archive-date=2017-03-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320234449/http://bureaucracytoday.com/global_bureaucracy.aspx?id=115005|url-status=dead}}</ref>
[[Fayez Tarawneh]], Chief of the [[Royal Hashemite Court]] of Jordan, visited India in March 2017. He held discussions with Prime Minister Modi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 March 2017 |title=India, Jordan discuss bilateral ties, terrorism |url=http://bureaucracytoday.com/global_bureaucracy.aspx?id=115005 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320234449/http://bureaucracytoday.com/global_bureaucracy.aspx?id=115005 |archive-date=2017-03-20 |access-date=2017-03-20 |website=Bureaucracy Today}}</ref>


On his second visit to India, King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussien of Jordan reached the country for a three-day visit starting from 27 February 2018 to participate in a CEO roundtable organised by the India-Jordan Business Forum and met his counterpart Narendra Modi, signing MoUs and agreements in diverse areas of bilateral cooperation. He also visited [[Indian Institute of Technology Delhi|IIT Delhi]] to explore collaboration with Jordan technical institutes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/india-news/king-of-jordan-to-visit-india-for-three-days-from-february-27/story-8tMfu1ZiDTM1CBRYLM317I.html|title=King of Jordan to visit India for three days from February 27|date=26 February 2018|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=26 February 2018}}</ref>
On his second visit to India, King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussien of Jordan reached the country for a three-day visit starting from 27 February 2018 to participate in a CEO roundtable organised by the India-Jordan Business Forum and met his counterpart Narendra Modi, signing MoUs and agreements in diverse areas of bilateral cooperation. He also visited [[Indian Institute of Technology Delhi|IIT Delhi]] to explore collaboration with Jordan technical institutes.<ref>{{cite web |date=26 February 2018 |title=King of Jordan to visit India for three days from February 27 |url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/india-news/king-of-jordan-to-visit-india-for-three-days-from-february-27/story-8tMfu1ZiDTM1CBRYLM317I.html |access-date=26 February 2018 |publisher=Hindustan Times |agency=IANS}}</ref>


== Economic relations ==
== Economic relations ==
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Trade is expected to reach $5 billion by 2025.<ref name="FE1">{{cite web|title=India aims to more than double trade with Jordan|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/economy/india-aims-to-more-than-double-trade-with-jordan/202716/|website=The Financial Express|access-date=20 March 2017|date=27 January 2016}}</ref>
Trade is expected to reach $5 billion by 2025.<ref name="FE1">{{cite web|title=India aims to more than double trade with Jordan|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/economy/india-aims-to-more-than-double-trade-with-jordan/202716/|website=The Financial Express|access-date=20 March 2017|date=27 January 2016}}</ref>


Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) and the Indian Farmers Fertilisers Cooperative (IFFCO) established a joint venture company for manufacturing Phosphoric Acid in Eshidiyawas in October 2015. The MMTC India Ltd signed an MOU with the JPMC on cooperation in the fertilizer sector in June 2015.<ref name="Relations" />
Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) and the [[Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative]] (IFFCO) established a joint venture company for manufacturing Phosphoric Acid in Eshidiyawas in October 2015. The MMTC India Ltd signed an MOU with the JPMC on cooperation in the fertilizer sector in June 2015.<ref name="Relations" />


As of January 2016, Indians owned around 25 textile mills in Qualified Industrial Zones (QIZs) in Jordan at a total investment of $300 million. These mills employ over 10,000 people.<ref name="FE1" />
As of January 2016, Indians owned around 25 textile mills in Qualified Industrial Zones (QIZs) in Jordan at a total investment of $300 million. These mills employ over 10,000 people.<ref name="FE1" />


== Cultural relations ==
== Cultural relations ==
A portion of the Saddzagloul Street in Amman was renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Street on 11 October 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=President inaugurates Mahatma Gandhi Street in Amman - Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/President-inaugurates-Mahatma-Gandhi-Street-in-Amman/articleshow/49310341.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=20 March 2017}}</ref>
A portion of the Saddzagloul Street in Amman was renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Street on 11 October 2015.<ref>{{cite news |date=11 October 2015 |title=President inaugurates Mahatma Gandhi Street in Amman |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/President-inaugurates-Mahatma-Gandhi-Street-in-Amman/articleshow/49310341.cms |access-date=20 March 2017 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>


As of August 2023, over 17,000 Indians reside in Jordan.<ref name="FE1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian Community |url=https://indembassy-amman.gov.in/IndianCommunity.html |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=Embassy of India - Amman, Jordan}}</ref>
As of January 2016, over 10,000 Indians reside in Jordan. They are primarily employed in textile, construction, manufacturing, fertilizer companies, health care sector, universities, IT, finance and multilateral organizations.<ref name="FE1" />


== Indian Embassy ==
== Indian Embassy ==
The Indian embassy is located in [[Amman]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to Embassy of India - Amman, Jordan |url=https://indembassy-amman.gov.in/ |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=indembassy-amman.gov.in}}</ref>
The Indian embassy is located in [[Amman]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to Embassy of India - Amman, Jordan |url=https://indembassy-amman.gov.in/ |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=indembassy-amman.gov.in}}</ref>


* Ambassador Anwar Haleem<ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome to Embassy of India - Amman, Jordan |url=https://indembassy-amman.gov.in/profile.html |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=indembassy-amman.gov.in}}</ref>
* Ambassador Anwar Haleem<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Welcome to Embassy of India - Amman, Jordan |url=https://indembassy-amman.gov.in/profile.html |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=indembassy-amman.gov.in}}</ref>


== Jordan Embassy ==
== Jordan Embassy ==

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Jordanian Ambassador to India Thamer Al-AdwanIndian Ambassador to Jordan Anwar Haleem[1]

The Republic of India and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan signed their first bilateral agreement for cooperation and friendly relations in 1947. The agreement was formalized in 1950, when India became a republic, and full diplomatic relations were established between the two countries.[2][3]

Several high level visits between the countries have taken place. King Hussein visited India in December 1963. Indian Vice-President Zakir Husain visited Jordan in May 1965 and offered prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which was under Jordanian control at the time.[4] King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein and Queen Rania visited India in December 2006. Indian Foreign Minister S. M. Krishna visited Jordan on 20 November 2011. Prince Hassan bin Talal paid visited the country during October–November 2012. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with King Abdullah on the sidelines of the UN general assembly in New York in September 2015.[5]

Queen Rania expressed her views on bilateral relations between the two countries in a March 2006 interview with India Today. Rania described India as the "rising star of Asia" and Jordan's "natural partner". On India's role in the Middle East, she stated that the region "yearns for India to play a greater role", adding, "India has an important role because you have always had contact with us and understand our sensitivities."[6] Jordan supported India's candidature for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council for the term 2011–12, and India supported to Jordan's candidature for the seat for the term 2014–16.[5]

In October 2015, Pranab Mukherjee became the first Indian President to visit Jordan.[7] Mukherjee met with King Abdullah, Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour and several other senior officials during the visit.[5] During Mukherjee's six-day visit agreements/MoUs were signed between the two countries on a cultural exchange programme (2015–17) and maritime transport. Bilateral agreements/MoUs were also signed between the Bureau of Indian Standards and Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization, the Foreign Service Institute of India and Jordan Institute of Diplomacy, and 10 MOUs for educational cooperation were signed between the Indian and Jordanian Universities and Institutes. The two countries also agreed to enhance their counter-terrorism co-operation.[8] King Abdullah also assured President Mukherjee that Jordan supported India's candidature for a permanent seat in a reformed UN Security Council.[5][9]

Fayez Tarawneh, Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan, visited India in March 2017. He held discussions with Prime Minister Modi.[10]

On his second visit to India, King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussien of Jordan reached the country for a three-day visit starting from 27 February 2018 to participate in a CEO roundtable organised by the India-Jordan Business Forum and met his counterpart Narendra Modi, signing MoUs and agreements in diverse areas of bilateral cooperation. He also visited IIT Delhi to explore collaboration with Jordan technical institutes.[11]

Economic relations

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India is Jordan's 4th largest trade partner after Iraq, Saudi Arabia and China. Trade between India and Jordan is governed by a 1976 bilateral agreement. Bilateral trade between the two countries totaled US$2.228 billion in 2014–15, which was $12 million more than the previous fiscal. India exported $1.431 billion worth of goods to Jordan, and imported $857 million. Since the 2012-13 fiscal, the balance of trade has been in favour of India. The main commodities exported by India to Jordan are electrical machinery, cereals, frozen meat, organic and inorganic chemicals, animal fodders, engineering and automotive parts.[5]

Trade is expected to reach $5 billion by 2025.[12]

Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) and the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) established a joint venture company for manufacturing Phosphoric Acid in Eshidiyawas in October 2015. The MMTC India Ltd signed an MOU with the JPMC on cooperation in the fertilizer sector in June 2015.[5]

As of January 2016, Indians owned around 25 textile mills in Qualified Industrial Zones (QIZs) in Jordan at a total investment of $300 million. These mills employ over 10,000 people.[12]

Cultural relations

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A portion of the Saddzagloul Street in Amman was renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Street on 11 October 2015.[13]

As of August 2023, over 17,000 Indians reside in Jordan.[12][14]

Indian Embassy

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The Indian embassy is located in Amman.[15]

  • Ambassador Anwar Haleem[16]

Jordan Embassy

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The Jordan embassy is located in New Delhi.[17]

  • Ambassador Thamer Al-Adwan[18]

References

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  2. ^ "Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in India". Archived from the original on 8 February 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  3. ^ "India-Jordan Bilateral Relations". Embassy of India - Amman, Jordan. February 2024. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  4. ^ Singh, Manjari (20 March 2017). "The Impending Visit of Jordan's King Abdullah". Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. Archived from the original on 2017-10-07. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "India–Jordan Relations" (PDF). Ministry of External Affairs. January 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 May 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  6. ^ "India Today Magazine: Queen Rania talks about ties between India and Jordan". Queen Rania official website. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
  7. ^ Numan, Abeer (8 October 2015). "India-Jordan ties 'have grown from strength to strength' — Indian president". The Jordan Times. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
  8. ^ "India, Jordan Agree to Enhance Cooperation Against Terrorism". NDTV.com. PTI. 11 October 2015. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
  9. ^ Johny, Stanly (16 November 2021). "Jordan backs India's U.N. Council bid". The Hindu. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
  10. ^ "India, Jordan discuss bilateral ties, terrorism". Bureaucracy Today. 11 March 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-03-20. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
  11. ^ "King of Jordan to visit India for three days from February 27". Hindustan Times. IANS. 26 February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  12. ^ a b c "India aims to more than double trade with Jordan". The Financial Express. 27 January 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  13. ^ "President inaugurates Mahatma Gandhi Street in Amman". The Times of India. 11 October 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  14. ^ "Indian Community". Embassy of India - Amman, Jordan. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
  15. ^ "Welcome to Embassy of India - Amman, Jordan". indembassy-amman.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  16. ^ "Welcome to Embassy of India - Amman, Jordan". indembassy-amman.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  17. ^ "JORDAN (New Delhi)". กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (in Thai). Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  18. ^ "Diplomatic and Consular List" (PDF). Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bangkok. August 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
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