Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman.

About the visit of PM Modi

• The tour is aimed to strengthen India’s bilateral ties with strategic partners in West Asia and Africa.
• A primary goal is to finalize major trade deals to expand India’s economic partnerships.
• In each country,Prime Minister Modi engaged with the local Indian community, recognizing their role as a “living bridge”

Jordan Visit

• The Prime Minister concluded a two-day visit to Jordan, held at the invitation of King Abdullah II. 
• This high-level diplomatic engagement coincided with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Jordan. 

Key Outcomes & Agreements with Jordan

• Five agreements signed in areas like renewable energy and cultural exchange, with a goal to increase bilateral trade to $5 billion.
• Strengthened Political Ties: Both countries agreed to work as trusted partners and sustain momentum through regular high-level engagement.
• Economic & Trade Growth: Discussions focused on the steady bilateral trade (valued at $2.3 billion in 2024) and the need to diversify.
• Enhanced Regional Connectivity: Jordan’s strategic location was identified as key for enhancing logistics and private-sector collaboration.

PM’s Ethiopia Visit

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day bilateral visit to Ethiopia marks his first official visit to the country.
• Address to Parliament: PM addressed a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament. 
• High Honor Awarded: PM Modi was bestowed with the ‘Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia’, the country’s highest state award.

Major Outcomes and Agreements with Ethiopia

• New Relationship Status: The most significant outcome was the mutual agreement to elevate India-Ethiopia relations to a ‘Strategic Partnership’.
• Key Agreements Signed: Three key agreements/MoUs were exchanged:
  • Cooperation in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations Training.
  •  Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters.
  • Establishment of a Data Centre at Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Broader Cooperation Areas: New collaboration areas were identified in health security, digital public infrastructure, and clean energy. 
  • India also pledged support to upgrade the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Addis Ababa and double scholarships for Ethiopian students.

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PM Modi’s Oman Visit

• Key Objective: Mark 70 years of diplomatic relations and advance the Strategic Partnership.
• Invitation: PM Modi is visiting at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman.
  • This marks the PM’s second official visit to Oman.
  • The visit reciprocates the state visit of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to India in December 2023.
• Focus Areas: Comprehensive review of trade, investment, energy, and defence. 
  • A key expected outcome is the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

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