Indian Treaty Series

Amman, 3 July 1961

LETTERS

Amman
3 July, 1961

Dear Mr. Ambassador,

Following the recent discussions in New Delhi between the Jordanian, Trade Delegation and Representatives of the Government of India, the two Governments have now a clearer picture of the possibilities of stepping up the trade between the two countries and have reached certain conclusions which I have the honour to set out in the following paragraphs

1. The two Governments reaffirm their desire to promote the trade between their respective countries and agree to endeavour, within the framework of their respective import, export and foreign exchange regulations, to increase the volume of trade between the two countries.

2. The two Governments shall accord to the Commerce of each other treatment no less favourable than that accorded to the commerce of any third country :

3. The provision of para 2 above shall not, however, apply to the grant or continuance of any

(a) advantages accorded by either of the Contracting Parties to contiguous countries;

(b) advantages resulting from any Customs union or free trade area to which either of the Contracting Parties is or may become a party;

(c) preferences or advantages, accorded by India or Jordan to any country, existing on the date of this arrangement or in so far as India is concerned in replacement of such preferences or advantages that existed prior to the 15th August, 1947; or

(d) advantages accorded by virtue of a multilateral economic agreement designed to liberalise conditions of international commerce.

4. The two Governments shall take all appropriate measures to promote trade between the two countries in all possible ways, in particular with regard to items mentioned in Schedules 'A' and 'B' attached to this letter;

5. This arrangement shall come into operation from the dathof its signature and shall remain in force for. a period of one year. It may be extended for a further period subject to such modifications as may be agreed upon by mutual consultations.

I shall be glad- if you will confirm that the above correctly sets out the understanding reached in this matter.

Yours sincerely,

Sd/-

BAHJAT TALHUNI

H.E. Mr. I.S. CHOPRA,

Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary of India,
Amman.

Amman
3rd July, 1961

Dear Mr. Foreign Minister,

I write to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date which reads as follows :

(Not Reproduced)

I confirm that the above correctly sets out the understanding reached between ourselves.

Yours sincerely,

Sd/-

I.S. CHOPRA

H.E. Mr. BAHJAT TALHUNI,
Foreign Minister, Government of Jordan, Amman.

COMMODITIES FOR EXPORT FROM INDIA TO JORDAN

Textiles

Cotton, woollen, silk and rayon, such as:
Cotton and woollen piecegoods
Hosiery
Knitted garments, woollen, cotton and rayon, silk, art silk and rayon fabrics, cotton twist and yarn
Other cotton, woollen and silk manufactures
Handloom Fabrics
Ready-made garments
Jute manufactures.

Food

Tea, coffee, spices including pepper; provisions and oilman's stores
Cane jaggery
Sugar
Preserved fruits, juices, pickles and chutney
Confectionery and biscuits
Cashewnuts and kernels
Beverages.

Agricultural Products

Tobacco
Hydrogenated oils, i.e., 'Vanaspati' or vegetable ghee
Vegetable oils and oilseeds, essential oils.

Chemical Products and Soaps

Chemicals and chemical preparations
Pharmaceuticals, Drugs and medicines
Naphthalene
Antibiotics
Sera and Vaccines
Soap, Toilet Requisites and perfumery
Paints, pigments and varnishes.

Engineering Goods

Mechanical equipment and apparatus
Printing machinery
Diesel engines
Pumps driven by diesel engines and electric motors, sewing machines and spares
Bicycles and their parts
Textile machinery such as, carding machinery and weaving looms
Machine tools
Hand tools and small tools
Small river-crafts
Sugarcane crushing machinery
Rice and flour milling machinery
Oil pressers and expellers
Ball bearings
Agricultural implements
Automobiles and their parts
Gliders.

Electrical Goods

Electrical appliances and accessories such as Conduit pipes, switches, bells, holders, cut-outs, etc.
Transformers
Transmission line towers
Electric bulbs and tubes
Electrodes
Generators, portable and fixed
Radio receivers
Electric fans and their parts
Batteries (dry and wet)
Electric torch lights
Electric motors
Telephone apparatus and equipment
Ebonite sheets, rods and tubes
Cables and wires
Other electrical equipment and apparatus.

Household and Building Requirements

Utensils including stainless steel ware
Household electric appliances such as cooking ranges, heaters, electric irons, toasters, kettles, etc.
Household electrical fittings and fixtures
Roofing tiles
Linoleum
Sanitaryware G.I. pipes and fittings
Manhole covers and plates
Hurricane lanterns
Iron and steel buckets
Kerosene stoves
Incandescent oil pressure lamps
Safes, strong boxes and room fittings
Crockery.

Hardware

Locks and padlocks
Cutlery Bolts, nuts, screws and hinges, etc.
Steel furniture and hospital appliances
Scientific instruments of all types
Weighing machines
Surgical and medical instruments
Crown corks.

Rubber Manufactures

Tyres and tubes Other rubber manufactures. Leather Manufactures including Boots and Shoes Artificial Leather Goods Handicrafts and Cottage Industry Products Stationery and Paper

Miscellaneous

Coir and coir products
Dyeing and tanning substances
Lac and shellac
Paraffin wax
Myrabolam and myrabolam extracts
Glass and glassware including tableware, glass bottles and bangles
Enamelware
Brassware
Books and printed matter
Sports and travel goods
Plastic goods
Tents, tarpaulin and canvas
Cement
Footwear
Razor blades
Artificial porcelain teeth
Spectacle frames
Writing and printing inks
Fountain pens and pencils
Glycerine
Plywood--commercial and decorative Cigars
Matches
Fire extinguishers
Umbrellas and such other items as may become available for export from time to time.

SCHEDULE B

1. ROCK PHOSPHATE

2. POTASH AND BROMINE

3. GYPSUM

4. GOAT SKIN

5. WOOL

6. OLIVE OIL