Amman [Jordan], December 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underscored expanding opportunities for India-Jordan collaboration while addressing the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman, highlighting cultural, economic and creative sectors as key areas of partnership.
Emphasising the shared Civilisational heritage of both countries, the Prime Minister said there was significant potential for cooperation in heritage and cultural tourism. He noted that investors from India and Jordan could jointly explore opportunities that leverage their rich histories and cultural assets.
Referring to India’s globally recognised film industry, PM Modi said there was strong scope for collaboration with Jordan. He suggested encouraging Indian filmmakers to shoot in Jordan and promoting joint film festivals with necessary institutional support.
Speaking about future engagements, the Prime Minister said India expects strong participation from Jordan at the next WAVES Summit. “At the next WAVES Summit in India, we expect a large delegation from Jordan,” he said.
Highlighting the complementary strengths of the two countries, PM Modi said Jordan’s geographic location and India’s skills and talent could together generate new opportunities, particularly for the youth of both nations.
Acknowledging the role of the private sector, he said the business community was central to transforming this shared vision into reality through innovation, entrepreneurship and imagination. He concluded by calling for deeper collaboration, urging stakeholders to “invest together, innovate together, and grow together.”
The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude to the Jordanian government and dignitaries present at the forum for their support and cooperation.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi visited the Jordan Museum in Amman, accompanied by Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, highlighting the cultural dimension of India-Jordan relations during his official visit.
The museum, located in the Ras al-Ein district of Amman, is Jordan’s largest cultural institution. Established in 2014 under a committee headed by Queen Rania, it houses some of the country’s most significant archaeological treasures, including the Dead Sea Scrolls and the 9,000-year-old Ain Ghazal statues. The museum is also noted as the only one in Jordan to implement modern artefact preservation technologies.
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