King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan was received by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Thursday. (Express photo/Praveen Jain)
King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan, who is on the last leg of his three-day visit to the country, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House on Thursday. Issues concerning Palestine and ways to deal with terrorism, radicalisation and extremism are likely to figure prominently in the deliberations between the two leaders.
Modi and Abdullah are also expected to hold a discussion on defence cooperation, a twinning agreement between archaeological sites in Agra and Petra (Jordan), establishment of a centre for excellence in Amman by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), and some agreements on health, culture and customs.
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- Mar 1, 2018 at 11:59 amCongress manifesto in 2004 they were given 10 years and didn't do a SINGLE thing from manifesto.-------------------(Guarantee Of maximum security to each citizen. — Mumbai Train Attack 200 KILLED ---Mumbai Terror Attack 200 KILLED ---Plus 30 major terror attack across India)..... (Welfare of the defence forces and their families ---NEVER passed the OROP)..... (We will accelerate the process of police reforms ---FAIL)..... (we will enact a National Food Security Act ---NOT ENACTED)..... (We will guarantee health security for all ---Didn't even start)..... (Make quality education affordable to everyone ---FAIL)..... (Nation-wide skill development programme ---What Skills ? FAIL)..... (Schemes improving well-being of farmers ---TOTAL FAIL Not a single scheme)..... (We will ensure energy security for our country ---TOTAL FAIL remember load shedding).....Reply
Today's global war against terror is not a fight between different religions or people. It is between all faiths and communities against extremism, hate and violence: King Abdullah II
"Jordan is working globally for dialogue in peace. The world is one family. However different our countries and people are, we have shared responsibility to each other as well as future," he said.
"What is heard in news and what is shown about religion is all about what separates people. Around the world, suspicions are inflamed by what different groups don't know about others," the King said.
The King added, "We, both Muslims and non-Muslims, have the power to build a better future for the entire world."
Stressing on the need for a secured future, Abdullah II said, "We cannot afford to allow the young ones to live without hope. We need to build strong successful countries. And it is our defence against turmoil and promise of secured and peaceful future which will help us achieve this."
The King added, "Compassion, mercy and tolerance - These are values shared by Muslims around the world. They are required for us to act together for a common future."
My highest priority is to stand by the people of Jordan and secure a better future of all. My fellow Christians and Muslims work together not only for their country, but also for those from outside: King Abdullah II
King Abdullah II now addresses the gathering.
"Your nation and our neighbouring country, Jordan, is situated on a land from where the message of god was sent out across the globe," PM Modi added.
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, "Indian democracy is a celebration of our age-old plurality."
PM Modi and King Abdullah II arrives at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital.
Sources said that while Modi will attend the event — being organised by the India Islamic Cultural Centre — there is a possibility that he may speak there as well. “However, the PM’s speech has not been finalised yet,” a source said.
King Abdullah II of Jordan received a ceremonial reception by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.