New Delhi, Apr 23 (KNN) India and Jordan signed an agreement to strengthening their cooperation and to provide sustained mutual assistance and advice on merchant shipping. Mutual benefit can be derived from the cooperation in the area of shipping between the two countries.

Chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday gave its approval for signing of a shipping agreement between India and Jordan.

“Signing of the Agreement will help both countries in encouraging and facilitating development of their maritime relationship and cooperation in the task of enhancing and stimulating steady growth of maritime traffic,” the release mentioned.

The agreement will also help in exchange and training of staff and students from various maritime establishments, exchange of information necessary for accelerating and facilitating flow of commercial goods at sea and at ports, establishment of joint ventures in maritime transportation, shipbuilding and repairs, maritime training, information technology, including development of simulators, port facilities and related activities. (KNN/ST)