‘Come and Earn in India’: PM Modi Invites Jordanian Investors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a landmark visit to Jordan on December 15–16, 2025, marking the first full bilateral visit in 37 years and celebrating 75 years of diplomatic ties between India and Jordan. Hosted by King Abdullah II, the visit aimed to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties, while highlighting India’s economic growth and investment opportunities. This visit was part of a broader three-nation tour, which included stops in Ethiopia and Oman, emphasizing India’s commitment to building deeper relationships across the Middle East and Africa. 

During his visit, Modiji was warmly received by Jordanian leaders and participated in high-level meetings, diplomatic discussions, and cultural engagements that highlighted the strong personal rapport between the leaders of the two nations.

Modi said numbers are important in the universe of business, but he has come to Jordan to build a long-term relationship between the two nations. (Photo: PTI) | NDTV Profit

Economic Opportunities and Investment Invitation

At the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman, Prime Minister Modi extended a strong invitation to Jordanian businesses and investors, emphasizing that India offers attractive returns and long-term growth opportunities. He highlighted India’s sustained economic growth, which currently stands at over 8%, and projected that India is on track to become the third-largest economy in the world. Modiji emphasized that the Indian market provides stability, innovation-led opportunities, and a policy framework conducive to foreign investment. 

Modiji encouraged Jordanian companies to take advantage of India’s growth story, proposing that bilateral trade be doubled to USD 5 billion over the next five years. He described the India-Jordan relationship as one where historical trust meets modern economic opportunity, emphasizing partnerships built on mutual benefit and long-term vision. 

Sectoral Collaboration

Modiji outlined specific areas where collaboration could be most impactful. In the pharmaceutical and medical devices sector, he highlighted India’s strong manufacturing capabilities and Jordan’s potential as a hub to supply the West Asia and African markets. In agriculture, Modiji emphasized the importance of dry-climate farming, precision agriculture, micro-irrigation, and cold storage infrastructure, noting that India’s expertise could help Jordan improve efficiency and productivity. 

The Prime Minister also spoke about opportunities in digital infrastructure, renewable energy, IT, fintech, and heritage tourism, encouraging businesses to explore these domains. Such initiatives aim to deepen economic integration, create jobs, and foster sustainable growth for both countries. 

Existing economic foundations, including India’s role as a major supplier of fertilizers and joint ventures like the Jordan India Fertiliser Company (JIFCO), provide a strong base for further collaboration. Modiji’s proposals aim to expand these foundations into new sectors and industries.

Strategic and Diplomatic Dimensions

Beyond economic cooperation, the visit emphasized strategic and diplomatic collaboration. Modiji’s discussions with King Abdullah II included regional security, counter-terrorism, and peace in West Asia, reinforcing both nations’ commitment to stability. The joint statement released after the visit highlighted cooperation in trade facilitation, logistics, renewable energy, digital transformation, and cultural exchanges. 

Cultural gestures during the visit, such as the Crown Prince personally driving PM Modi to a museum, symbolized the deep personal rapport and goodwill between the two nations. The visit also set the stage for people-to-people exchanges and enhanced collaboration in education, tourism, and technology.

The MGMM Outlook

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan on December 15–16, 2025, marked a historic milestone in India-Jordan relations, being the first full bilateral visit in 37 years. Hosted by King Abdullah II, the visit emphasized not only the longstanding diplomatic ties between the two nations but also India’s commitment to strengthening political, economic, and cultural connections across the Middle East and Africa. During high-level meetings and the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman, Modiji extended an invitation to Jordanian investors to participate in India’s growth story, highlighting the country’s sustained economic expansion, favorable policy environment, and opportunities for long-term returns. Proposals to double bilateral trade to USD 5 billion in five years and promote sectoral partnerships underscored India’s vision of a mutually beneficial economic relationship built on trust and shared ambition.

The discussions also focused on collaboration in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, agriculture, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, IT, fintech, and heritage tourism. Modiji highlighted India’s expertise in precision agriculture, cold storage, and innovation-led growth, while encouraging Jordan to leverage these capabilities for regional market opportunities. Beyond economic considerations, the visit reinforced strategic cooperation on regional security, counter-terrorism, and peace in West Asia. Cultural exchanges and symbolic gestures, including interactions with the Crown Prince, reflected the depth of personal rapport between the two nations. By combining economic ambition with strategic alignment, the visit paved the way for expanded trade, sector-specific partnerships, and stronger people-to-people ties between India and Jordan.

(Sources: Firstpost, Times of India, NDTV Profit)