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Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II personally drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jordan Museum, a significant gesture during Modi’s visit marking 75 years of diplomatic ties. The two-day trip, aimed at boosting bilateral relations, includes discussions with King Abdullah II on various aspects of India-Jordan cooperation and regional issues. NEW DELHI: In a rare gesture, Jordan Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II on Tuesday drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jordan Museum.This comes as PM Modi is visiting Jordan to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.Earlier on Monday, Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan welcomed PM Modi at the airport on his arrival for a two-day visit at the invitation of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. PM Modi Praises Jordan’s Fight Against Terrorism As India And Jordan Strengthen Strategic Relations PM Modi received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community in Jordan’s capital, Amman. He greeted people and interacted with children who had gathered to welcome him, and also witnessed a cultural performance on arrival.The Prime Minister expressed confidence that his visit would boost bilateral ties between the two nations. IPL Auction 2026IPL Auction 2026: With Rs 237.55 crore in purse, 10 teams aim to fill key squad gapsIPL 2026 Auction live streaming: Date, time, purse left, where to watchIPL Auction 2026: Full list of retained and released playersAs he began his two-day visit, he also thanked his Jordanian counterpart for the warm reception at the airport.“Deeply touched by the warm welcome extended by the Indian community in Amman. Their affection, pride in India’s progress and strong cultural bonds reflect the enduring connection between India and its diaspora. Also grateful for the role the diaspora continues to play in strengthening India-Jordan relations,” Modi posted on X.During the visit, PM Modi will hold discussions with King Abdullah II, with both leaders expected to review the entire gamut of India-Jordan relations and exchange views on regional issues.This is Prime Minister Modi’s first full-fledged bilateral visit to Jordan. He had earlier transited through the country in February 2018 while en route to the State of Palestine.“Even though it was a transit visit, exceptional courtesies were accorded to him by His Majesty the King, making it more than just a transit visit. The current full bilateral visit is taking place after an interval of 37 years. India and Jordan share warm and friendly relations marked by mutual trust and goodwill. The relationship spans political, economic and defence cooperation, as well as strong people-to-people ties,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra said ahead of the visit.“Our bilateral relations are marked by strong understanding at the leadership level. Since His Majesty’s visit to India in 2018, the two leaders have met four times, the latest on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy in June 2024. The leaders remain in touch telephonically as well. They also spoke in April 2025 after the Pahalgam terror attack, during which His Majesty condemned the attack and reiterated support for India’s fight against terrorism,” she added.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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