Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, aimed at strengthening India’s bilateral engagement with key partners in West Asia and Africa.
In his departure statement, the Prime Minister underlined the importance of the visit, noting that it reflects India’s commitment to deepening partnerships with countries that share age-old civilisational links and robust contemporary relations with New Delhi.
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.
The Prime Minister’s first stop will be the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, marking a historic visit as India and Jordan commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations. During his stay in Amman, PM Modi will hold talks with King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. He is also scheduled to interact with members of the Indian community in Jordan, acknowledging their role in strengthening bilateral ties.
From Jordan, PM Modi will travel to Ethiopia on the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. This will be his first visit to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, whose capital Addis Ababa also hosts the headquarters of the African Union. The visit comes in the backdrop of the African Union’s admission as a permanent member of the G20 during India’s presidency in 2023.
In Addis Ababa, the Prime Minister will hold discussions with PM Abiy Ahmed and meet members of the Indian diaspora. He is also set to address a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament, where he is expected to speak about India’s democratic journey and the potential of the India–Ethiopia partnership for the Global South.
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. He will also address the Indian diaspora in Oman, highlighting their contribution to the country’s development and to bilateral relations.
