India and Jordan have signed six memoranda of understanding (MoU) in Amman today. The MoUs were signed as part of the President Pranab Mukherjee's state visit to Jordan.<br/><br/>Agreements on Maritime Transport, Communication and Information Technology and Cultural exchange featured in the MoUs which were signed. Earlier in the day, Mr Mukherjee inaugurated a street named after Mahatma Gandhi and planted an Olive tree in peace park. <br/><br/>The Indian President held a meeting with the Jordan Prime Minister Dr Abdulla Ensour. Both leaders agreed that terrorism must be fought on multiple fronts and it is not enough to talk only in terms of some actors. Speaking to media, Secretary East, MEA, said that both countries realised the need for long term solutions and a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism is to be finalised. The President also met the Speaker and Members of the Senate.<br/> <br/>On the second day of his visit President Pranab Mukherjee held a meeting with Prime Minister of Jordan Dr Abdullah Ensour. Both leaders agreed that Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism is necessary for peace and tranquillity across the globe. The two leaders discussed various regional and international issues including Syria and Palestine. Earlier in the day President visited Jordaian Senate and met the speaker.
News On AIR | October 11, 2015 7:12 PM
India and Jordan sign Six MoUs in Amman