India-Jordan Ties
Context:
A three-member delegation from the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) visited Southern Naval Command, Kochi, and the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
Relevance:
GS-3 (Defence & Security)
Details:
- The visit aimed to enhance military training exchanges between India and Jordan, following a decision made during a consultative meeting on defence cooperation in March 2023.
- At Southern Naval Command, the delegation explored training facilities, engaged in professional interactions, and witnessed demonstrations of VBSS & Diving Ops.
- They also toured the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and ship repair facilities at Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
- At the Indian Naval Academy, the delegation shared insights on training methodologies, leadership strategies, and operational experiences.
- They had firsthand experience of the academy’s state-of-the-art training facilities and engaged in discussions on best practices.
- The visit marks a significant step in strengthening cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Jordan Armed Forces under the broader framework of defence cooperation between the two nations.
Jordan:
- Jordan is situated in the Levant region of Western Asia.
- It lies on the eastern bank of the Jordan River.
- It shares borders with Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel, and Palestine (West Bank).
- Along its western boundaries lies the Dead Sea, while in the extreme southwest, the country boasts a 26-kilometre coastline along the Red Sea.
- Amman is its capital city.
- Jordan operates as a constitutional monarchy, with the king wielding extensive executive and legislative authority.
- The majority of the population, approximately 95%, practices Sunni Islam, alongside a native Christian minority.
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