Cabinet nod for signing India-Jordan shipping pact

The government today approved a proposal to sign a shipping agreement between India and Jordan to boost cooperation in the task of enhancing and stimulating steady growth of maritime traffic.
"Recognizing the significant mutual benefit that can be derived from cooperation in the area of shipping between the two countries, it has been decided to sign the agreement with a view to strengthening cooperation and to provide sustained mutual assistance and advice on merchant shipping and other related maritime matters," an official release said.
The approval was given by the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The 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, it said.

The pact will also help in exchange and training of staff and students from various maritime establishments and exchange of information necessary for accelerating and facilitating flow of commercial goods at sea and at ports, it said.
Besides, the agreement will help setting up of joint ventures in maritime transportation, shipbuilding and repairs, maritime training, information technology, including development of simulators, port facilities and related activities, it added.