Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein on the Husseiniya Palace in Amman on Monday for delegation-level talks, marking his first bilateral go to to Jordan in 37 years. The leaders mentioned bilateral relations, regional points, and counter-terrorism efforts whereas celebrating 75 years of diplomatic ties between the 2 nations.The assembly targeted on strengthening cooperation throughout a number of sectors and addressing regional stability, significantly regarding Gaza.Prime Minister Modi recalled their earlier interactions on extremism and moderation, together with their first assembly on the UN in 2015 and the King’s go to to India in 2018.“Throughout your go to to India in 2018, we participated in a convention on Islamic heritage. I recall that our first assembly additionally came about on the sidelines of the UN in 2015, at an occasion targeted on countering violent extremism. Even then, you delivered inspirational remarks on this topic. Your efforts to advertise moderation are extraordinarily vital not just for regional peace but additionally for international peace. We’ll proceed to maneuver ahead concretely on this course collectively. We’ll additional strengthen all different dimensions of our mutual cooperation,” PM Modi mentioned.PM Modi additionally acknowledged Jordan’s stance in opposition to terrorism and praised King Abdullah II’s function in selling regional stability, significantly concerning Gaza.“You’ve gotten performed a really lively and optimistic function on the difficulty of Gaza from the very starting. All of us hope that peace and stability will prevail within the area. We share a standard and clear stance in opposition to terrorism. Underneath your management, Jordan has despatched a powerful and strategic message to all of humanity in opposition to terrorism, extremism, and radicalisation,” PM Modi said.King Abdullah II welcomed the signing of latest agreements and emphasised the potential for elevated enterprise cooperation.“We warmly welcome the signing of the agreements and MoUs throughout your go to, as they may additional advance our cooperation and open new avenues for collaboration. We additionally stay up for the Jordan-India Enterprise Discussion board going down tomorrow as a chance to debate business-to-business partnerships and the potential for joint investments in important sectors,” the King mentioned.The Jordanian monarch additionally highlighted the robust partnership between the 2 nations.“Our nations take pleasure in a powerful partnership and a shared need to advance prosperity for our peoples. And through the years, our collaboration has expanded throughout a number of sectors. Your go to at this time offers an vital alternative to chart new paths of financial cooperation throughout trade, ICT, prescription drugs, agriculture, power, and lots of extra promising fields of mutual advantages for our individuals,” King Abdullah II said.PM Modi was welcomed on the airport by Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, who expressed optimism in regards to the go to on social media.“It’s an honor to welcome Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India to Jordan at this time, as a valued visitor, in a go to that displays seventy-five years of shut and enduring relations,” Hassan posted.Upon arrival at his resort, PM Modi met with members of the Indian neighborhood in Jordan.“Deeply touched by the nice and cozy welcome prolonged by the Indian neighborhood in Amman. Their affection, delight in India’s progress and robust cultural bonds replicate the enduring connection between India and its diaspora. Additionally grateful for the function the diaspora continues to play in strengthening India-Jordan relations,” PM Modi shared on social media.India and Jordan keep robust financial ties, with India being Jordan’s third-largest buying and selling companion and bilateral commerce reaching USD 2.8 billion. Jordan serves as a significant provider of fertilizers to India, significantly phosphates and potash. The nation hosts an Indian diaspora of over 17,500 individuals working in varied sectors together with textiles, development, and manufacturing.This go to marks the primary cease of Modi’s four-day, three-nation tour.