Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed New Delhi on December 15 for a three-nation tour that will take him to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman. The trip, conducted at the invitations of the respective heads of state, aims to deepen bilateral ties and address regional and global issues of mutual interest.
Jordan (December 15–16)
Modi’s first stop is the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, where he meets King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. The talks will cover the full range of India‑Jordan relations and regional developments. The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and Jordan and is expected to inject new momentum into bilateral engagement. The prime minister will also meet members of the Indian community living in Jordan.
Ethiopia (December 16–17)
The second leg is Modi’s first-ever visit to Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa he will hold detailed discussions with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on expanding cooperation across political, economic and development areas. Ethiopia hosts the African Union headquarters, and Modi will highlight the growing India‑Africa partnership—recalling that during India’s 2023 G20 Presidency the African Union became a permanent G20 member. Modi will address a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament, meet the Indian diaspora and outline India’s democratic experience and the shared priorities of the Global South.
Oman (December 17–18)
The final stop is the Sultanate of Oman, where Modi visits at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. This marks Modi’s second visit to Oman and comes as India and Oman celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations. In Muscat he will hold talks to strengthen the Strategic Partnership and deepen commercial, economic and energy ties, and he will meet the Indian community living in Oman. The visit follows the Sultan’s state visit to India in December 2023.
Common objectives and areas of cooperation
Across all three visits, leaders are expected to review cooperation in trade and investment, energy, defence and security, technology, agriculture and cultural exchanges. Dialogues will also cover regional security concerns and broader global issues where India and its partners in the Middle East and Africa share interests.
The government says the tour underscores India’s longstanding civilizational ties with these countries while advancing contemporary strategic and economic partnerships. The visits are intended to reaffirm commitments to deepen friendship and cooperation, particularly with partners in the Global South.
