Jordan supports India's bid for permanent membership in UNSC

Jordan, Oct 11 (ANI): In the first leg of his six-day tri-nation tour to West Asia, President Pranab Mukherjee held talks with Jordanian King Abdullah II in Amman on United Nations Security Council reforms and other bilateral issues. Mukherjee was welcomed by King Abdullah II at the al Husseinieh Palace in a colourful ceremony. He was also accorded a guard of honour and 21-gun salute in the forecourt of the presidential office. Jordan supported India's candidature for permanent membership in the UNSC, said foreign ministry. In an effort to deepen ties, India offered a $100-million line of credit to expand trade and investment with Jordan.