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| Foto:Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II personally accompanied Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi |
VISTORBELITUNG.COM,In a significant moment underscoring the deep-rooted historical ties and growing partnership between Jordan and India, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II personally accompanied Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on a visit to The Jordan Museum in Amman on Tuesday.
The visit, marked by warmth and mutual respect, was more than a diplomatic formality; it was a journey through millennia of shared human civilization. The Jordan Museum, the kingdom’s premier repository of history and culture, served as the perfect backdrop for dialogue that connected the ancient past to a collaborative future.
During the tour, the Crown Prince, who has been an active advocate for Jordan’s heritage and youth, acted as a guide to the nation’s treasures. The leaders explored iconic artifacts, most notably the 9,500-year-old ‘Ain Ghazal statues, among the oldest human figurines ever discovered. These Neolithic treasures offered a profound reminder of the region’s pivotal role in the dawn of human settlement and creativity—a heritage that resonates with India’s own ancient civilizations.
The tour also likely encompassed the Dead Sea Bronze Scroll, the only scroll found outside of Jerusalem, and artifacts from the Nabataean city of Petra, a testament to engineering and cultural exchange. Each exhibit served as a conversation piece, highlighting themes of trade, innovation, and cultural synthesis that have historically linked the Arab world and the Indian subcontinent.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Jordan was part of a broader regional tour, and the choice to include The Jordan Museum was deeply symbolic. It emphasized a relationship built not just on contemporary geopolitical and economic interests, but on a foundation of mutual appreciation for history and culture.
The image of the young, forward-looking Crown Prince and the experienced Indian leader discussing ancient artifacts sent a powerful message: while both nations are proudly custodians of profound histories, they are simultaneously focused on a future shaped by technology, youth, and sustainable development. Key areas of bilateral cooperation, including information technology, defense, security, and water management, find greater resonance when anchored in this shared respect.
The Crown Prince’s accompaniment reflects the high priority Jordan places on its relationship with India, a major global economy and a friendly nation with a large diaspora in the Kingdom. For India, engaging with Jordan, a pillar of stability and moderation in the region, is of strategic importance.
As the leaders concluded their tour, the message was clear. The Jordan Museum visit was a bridge. It connected the banks of the Jordan River with the banks of the Ganges through the universal language of heritage. It reinforced that the partnership between Amman and New Delhi is multifaceted, spanning from archaeological cooperation and tourism to investment and security collaboration.
This shared historical moment in the galleries of The Jordan Museum promises to pave the way for many more chapters in the evolving story of Jordan-India relations, proving that some of the strongest foundations for the future are laid with an understanding of the past.