New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): India has reiterated its support for peace and stability in West Asia, welcoming the adoption of the Gaza Peace Plan during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s delegation-level talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, the Ministry of External Affairs said during a special briefing on the Prime Minister’s visit to Jordan.
Responding to a question on discussions related to Gaza and broader regional matters, MEA Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra said that on regional issues, the leaders reiterated the importance of peace and stability in the region and welcomed the adoption of the Gaza Peace Plan.
She said Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s long-standing position on Palestine during the discussions.
Clarifying India’s stand, Malhotra said, “Regarding Gaza, you know our position. We have welcomed the Gaza peace plan, and we are happy that the first phase is enforced, and we hope that it brings lasting peace to the region.”
She added that India’s approach has remained consistent over the years, stating, “We have a longstanding position as we support the Palestine issue, and we support efforts towards just and durable peace.”
Emphasizing India’s support for initiatives aimed at reducing conflict, Malhotra said, “Anything that builds or contributes towards building just and durable peace in the region, we support those efforts.”
Both countries also discussed the possibility of cooperation in civil nuclear energy, with both sides viewing nuclear power as a clean and viable energy option in the context of climate change, the MEA said.
Responding to a question on civil nuclear cooperation, Malhotra said the discussions focused on the broader potential of nuclear energy. “Civil nuclear energy is nowadays considered a very clean energy, and there were general discussions with the Jordanian side on the possibility of using nuclear energy as a clean form of energy,” she said.
She clarified that there were no specific agreements at this stage but noted that both sides share the view that nuclear power can be a clean energy option, particularly in the context of climate change.
Beyond nuclear energy, Malhotra said the visit resulted in the finalization of several agreements aimed at expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.
“During the visit, several MoUs and agreements have been finalized between the two sides in the fields of energy, digital technology, water management, culture, and people-to-people ties,” she said.
She highlighted that the memorandum of understanding and technical cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy would enable collaboration in areas such as green hydrogen, grid integration, and capacity building.
Malhotra also said an MoU on cooperation in the field of water management development was finalized. Pointing to Jordan’s resource constraints, she noted that Jordan is a water-scarce country, making cooperation in this area particularly important.
She added that cooperation under the agreement would include water-saving technologies, agricultural practices, capacity building, climate adaptation and planning, flood management, and rainwater harvesting.
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