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Jordan's King Abdullah II to arrive in India on Tuesday

WION Web Team
New Delhi, IndiaUpdated: Feb 26, 2018, 10:27 AM IST
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During his visit to Jordan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited King Abdullah II to make a state visit to India. Photograph:(ANI)

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King Abdullah II will lead a large business delegation to the country and will deliver a special address on 'Islamic Heritage and promoting understanding' at Vigyan Bhawan during his visit

Jordan's King Abdullah II will visit India will visit India from from February 27 to March 1.

King Abdullah II will lead a large business delegation to the country and will deliver a special address on "Islamic Heritage & promoting understanding" at Vigyan Bhawan during his visit.

He will also hold a meeting with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

This is King Abdullah II's second visit to India.

India is Jordan's fourth largest trade partner after Iraq, Saudi Arabia and China.

During his visit to Jordan earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the King to make a state visit to India in late February for three days.

India and Jordan enjoy friendly ties since diplomatic relations were established in 1950.