PM Modi Proposes Doubling India–Jordan Trade to $5 Billion at Amman Business Forum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed doubling India–Jordan bilateral trade to $5 billion over the next five years, signalling a renewed push to deepen economic engagement between the two countries. He made the proposal while addressing the India–Jordan Business Forum in Amman.

PM Modi invited Jordanian businesses to leverage India’s strong growth momentum, large consumer base, and stable policy environment to build long-term commercial partnerships.

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PM Modi Proposes Doubling India–Jordan Trade to $5 Billion at Amman Business Forum

High-Level Engagement at the Business Forum

The business forum witnessed strong political and institutional backing.

• PM Modi and King Abdullah II jointly addressed the gathering
• Attended by Crown Prince Hussein and senior Jordanian ministers handling trade, industry, and investment
• Both leaders emphasised strengthening business-to-business (B2B) ties
• Industry leaders were urged to convert untapped potential into tangible trade and investment outcomes

The engagement highlighted the central role of the private sector in shaping the next phase of India–Jordan relations.

Trade Ambitions and Economic Complementarities

PM Modi highlighted India’s economic trajectory:

• India is among the fastest-growing major economies
• On track to become the world’s third-largest economy
• Growth driven by productivity-led governance and innovation-focused policies

King Abdullah II noted that Jordan’s extensive free trade agreements, combined with India’s economic scale, could help create an economic corridor linking South Asia with West Asia and beyond.

Sectoral Opportunities for Collaboration

The Prime Minister outlined several priority areas for cooperation:

• Digital public infrastructure, IT, fintech
• Health-tech and agri-tech
• Pharmaceuticals and medical devices (India’s strength)
• Renewable energy, green mobility, desalination, water recycling
• Agriculture, fertilisers, cold chains
• Infrastructure, automobiles, logistics
• Heritage and cultural tourism

He suggested that Jordan’s strategic geographic location could be leveraged as a regional hub for West Asia and Africa, particularly for Indian pharma and manufacturing exports.

Exam-Oriented Key Facts

• Proposed India–Jordan trade target: $5 billion in five years
• Jordan is India’s third-largest trading partner in the region
• India is one of the fastest-growing major global economies
• Focus sectors: digital infrastructure, pharma, renewables, agri-tech
• Forum held in Amman, Jordan

Question & Answer

Q1. PM Modi proposed doubling India–Jordan trade to what value?
(a) $2 billion
(b) $3 billion
(c) $5 billion
(d) $10 billion
Answer: $5 billion

Q2. The India–Jordan Business Forum was held in which city?
(a) Aqaba
(b) Riyadh
(c) Amman
(d) Dubai
Answer: Amman

Q3. Who jointly addressed the India–Jordan Business Forum along with PM Modi?
(a) President of Jordan
(b) Crown Prince Hussein
(c) King Abdullah II
(d) Prime Minister of Jordan
Answer: King Abdullah II

Q4. Jordan is India’s ____ largest trading partner in the region.
(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth
Answer: Third

Q5. Which sector was NOT specifically highlighted by PM Modi for India–Jordan cooperation?
(a) Renewable energy
(b) Pharmaceuticals
(c) Digital infrastructure
(d) Space mining
Answer: Space mining

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