Narendra Modi in Jordan: Ahead of Palestine visit, PM meets King Abdullah II, interacts with Indian diaspora in Amman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan on the first leg of his tour of three West Asian countries, during which he would hold talks on deepening cooperation in strategic areas such as security and trade
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Jordan on the first leg of his tour of three West Asian countries, during which he would hold talks on deepening cooperation in strategic areas such as security and trade. Twitter@PMOIndia
Modi was received by Jordan Prime Minister Hani Al-Mulki on his arrival in Amman."This is Modi's first visit to the country and also the first visit by an Indian prime minister in 30 years," Raveesh Kumar, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, said. Twitter@PMOIndia
The prime minister's visit will begin from Palestine from on Saturday after transiting through Jordan, where he met Jordanian King Abdullah II. Twitter@narendramodi
During the meeting, Modi told the king that he is looking forward to his visit to India in February end. The king, meanwhile, described the meeting as the beginning of a new chapter in the bilateral ties. Twitter@narendramodi
"The prime minister expressed sincere thanks for the logistical support extended for smooth facilitation for his Palestine visit," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted. Modi will be the first-ever prime minister to visit Palestine. Modi hugs King Abdullah II after their bilateral meeting. Twitter@MEAIndia
The prime minister also met the Indian community in Amman, the capital of Jordan. Twitter@PMOIndia
Describing the Gulf and West Asia region was a "key priority" in India's external engagement, Modi ahead of his visit said his trip was aimed at strengthening ties with the region. He said it would be his fifth visit to the Gulf and the West Asian region since 2015. Twitter@MEAIndia