Narendra Modi begins six day tour of UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, focusing on strategic ties, trade, energy, defence, technology and regional security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplanes for Abu Dhabi on the first leg of his five-nation tour. (Source: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday embarked on a six-day diplomatic tour covering the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, with a focus on deepening strategic partnerships and enhancing cooperation across key sectors amid evolving global geopolitical challenges.
The high-level visit is expected to feature bilateral meetings, trade and investment discussions, as well as talks on energy, technology, defence and regional security.
Here is the complete itinerary of the Prime Minister’s five-nation visit.
UAE | May 14-15
- Bilateral meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Talks on India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
- Discussions on energy cooperation and the West Asia situation
- Meetings focused on trade, investment and Indian diaspora welfare
Netherlands | May 15-17
- Meeting with Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima
- Bilateral talks with Dutch PM Rob Jetten
- Discussions on defence, security, semiconductors, green hydrogen and water partnership
- Engagements aimed at boosting trade and investment ties
Sweden | May 17-18
- Bilateral talks with Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson
- Discussions on AI, emerging technologies, startups, defence, climate action and resilient supply chains
- Addressing the European Round Table for Industry with Ursula von der Leyen
Norway | May 18-19
- Participation in the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo
- Meetings with Harald V and Queen Sonja
- Bilateral talks with Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store
- Addressing the India-Norway Business and Research Summit
- Discussions on clean technology, blue economy, trade, investment and India-EFTA cooperation
- Summit-level engagements with leaders of Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden
Italy | May 19-20
- Meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella
- Bilateral talks with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni
- Discussions on implementing the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029
- Focus on defence, security, clean energy, innovation, science and technology cooperation
What’s On Agenda?
The five-nation visit of PM Modi is expected to focus on strengthening India’s strategic, economic and energy partnerships with key countries in West Asia and Europe amid ongoing global geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
The agenda includes discussions on energy security, trade and investment, defence cooperation, semiconductors, green hydrogen, artificial intelligence, climate action and emerging technologies.
During the tour, PM Modi is also expected to hold talks on regional security issues, including the evolving situation in West Asia, besides engaging with European business leaders and participating in the India-Nordic Summit.
The visit is aimed at deepening India’s bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in innovation, clean energy and resilient supply chains.
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