President Mukherjee kicks off three-nation tour, arrives in Amman

President Pranab Mukherjee kicked off his three-country - Jordan, Palestine and Israel - visit with his arrival here early on Saturday.

This is the first time that an Indian President is visiting Jordan, Palestine and Israel.

President Mukherjee is accompanied by a Members of Parliament representing major political parties and an academic delegation, including heads of leading institutions of higher education and senior officials.