Question: At which of the following places 10th India- Jordan Trade and Economic Joint Committee meeting was held?
(a) Amman
(b) New Delhi
(c) Irbid
(d) Madaba
Answer- (b)
Related facts:
- The 10th meeting of India-Jordan Trade and Economic Joint Committee (TEJC) was held in New Delhi on July 4-5, 2017.
- The meeting was co-chairs of Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and H.E Eng. Mr. Yarub Qudah, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, the Government of Jordan.
- During the meeting, two countries emphasized the need for diversification of bilateral trade and deepening their engagements for greater cooperation in investment sector.
- Both the country also reaffirmed their mutual interest and discussed the roadmap for cooperation in various fields.
- The two leaders also inked the revised Economic and Trade Cooperation Agreement between the Government of India, and the Government of Jordan.
- This agreement aims to boost and diversify bilateral trade relations, in addition to promoting economic, trade and investment cooperation based on the principle of equity and non-discrimination.
Reference:
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