Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, aimed at strengthening India’s bilateral relations with key partners in West Asia and Africa.
Describing the three countries as long-standing partners, PM Modi said the tour would provide an opportunity to review and expand cooperation across a range of sectors.
“First, I will be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic visit will mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries,” the Prime Minister said in his departure statement.
Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah.
He is also scheduled to interact with members of the Indian community in Jordan, acknowledging their role in strengthening bilateral ties.
In his first visit to Ethiopia, the Prime Minister will address a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament and share his thoughts on India’s journey as the “Mother of Democracy” and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
The Prime Minister will also hold discussions with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and meet the Indian diaspora.
PM Modi will visit Oman during the final leg of his tour, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. In Muscat, the Prime Minister will hold talks with the Sultan of Oman, with a focus on further strengthening the India–Oman Strategic Partnership and expanding commercial and economic cooperation.
“I will also address a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Oman, which has contributed immensely to the country’s development and in enhancing our partnership,” Modi said.
