Amman, Dec. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday proposed doubling bilateral trade between India and Jordan to USD 5 billion over the next five years, highlighting India's position as the fastest-growing major economy and its emergence as a global business destination.

Addressing the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman alongside His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Prime Minister said India offers "immense business opportunities" for partners in Jordan and across the world.

"India is the fastest growing major economy and is on course to become the third-largest economy in the world," Modi said, adding that the country's growth was driven by "productivity-driven governance and innovation-led policies."He also underscored the need fo...