India Jordan Business Forum: PM Modi On Old Trade Routes
- India Jordan Business Forum highlights trade and geography
- India Jordan Business Forum recalls old trade routes via Petra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said old trade routes can help power future prosperity as India and Jordan deepen economic ties. Speaking at the India Jordan Business Forum in Amman, he said both countries have the potential to convert geography into opportunity and opportunity into long term growth. He stressed that deeper cooperation can help expand trade and investment between the two nations.
PM Modi said Jordan has emerged as a key bridge connecting different regions. He linked this role to the leadership of King Abdullah II. Meanwhile, he said he held detailed discussions with the Jordanian monarch on strengthening cooperation. He added that these talks focused on using geography to drive growth for both countries.
Highlighting the economic relationship, the Prime Minister said India is Jordan’s third largest trading partner. He underlined the value of numbers in business but said the focus should go beyond figures. “India is the third largest trading partner of Jordan. In the world of business, numbers have immense value. We are here not just to count numbers but to build a long-term relationship,” PM Modi stated.
He also recalled historic trade links between the regions. Referring to ancient routes, he said trade once moved from Gujarat to Europe through Petra. He said these links remain important even today. “There was a time when trade took place from Gujarat to Europe via Petra. We will need to revive our old links for our future prosperity,” the Prime Minister noted. He added that Jordan plays an important role in building connections across regions.
Later, PM Modi again referred to his meeting with King Abdullah II. “In my meeting with His Majesty yesterday, we discussed in detail how to convert geography into opportunity and opportunity into growth,” he said. He also praised Jordan’s role in regional cooperation. “Under your leadership, Jordan has emerged as a bridge which is helping to build cooperation with various regions,” the Prime Minister mentioned.
PM Modi’s remarks came during his official visit to Jordan. He described the visit as an important step in expanding ties between New Delhi and Amman. He said the outcomes reflect the growing depth of the partnership. He also pointed to cooperation in areas such as renewable energy, digital innovation and cultural cooperation.
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