India Jordan seeks to strengthen bilateral ties; ink MoUs in defense, mining, tourism, health sectors
New Delhi, March 1: While India and Jordan are looking forward to mutually strengthen the ties in different sectors. Jordan King Abdullah II arrived in India on Wednesday on his 3-day tour. India Jordan inked several MoUs in mining, administrative assistance, manpower, health etc. Today PM Narendra Modi met Jordan King Abdullah II at Hyderabad House.
India Jordan inked MoU on cooperation in the field of Health & Medical Science. The MoU covers the following areas of cooperation which includes Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Health System Governance, Services and Information Technology in Health, Health Research, National Health Statistics, Health Finance and Health Economy, Chronic Disease Control, Tobacco Control, Diagnosis, Treatment and Medication in Tuberculosis, Regulation of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices and any other area of cooperation as may be mutually decided upon.
A Working Group will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Another MoU was between India and Jordan on Cooperation in the Field of Manpower. This MoU aims at promoting best practices in the administration of contractual employment, reflects the latest reforms in recruitment processes and enhances the protection and welfare of Indian workers in Jordan. Collaboration between the two sides in use of online portal for recruitment of Indian manpower is expected to usher in greater transparency and curb malpractices in the recruitment process.
The MoU will be valid for a period of five years, incorporates provision of automatic renewal and a monitoring mechanism through a Joint Technical Committee.
Another MoU was signed between India and Jordan on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters. The Agreement will help in the availability of relevant information for the prevention and investigation of Customs offences. The Agreement is also expected to facilitate trade and ensure efficient clearance of goods traded between the countries.
Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj also called on Jordan King Abdullah II, said that historical links getting stronger! His Majesty Bin Al Hussein, King of Jordan. Good conversation on strengthening ties across all sectors, especially in trade & investment, defense & security, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.