Three Nation Tour of PM Modi

17 Dec 2025

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”

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.

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.

Three Nation Tour

Official Name: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Capital: Amman
Location: Jordan is located in the middle east bordered by Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Palestine.
History: Independent since 1946. Made peace with Israel in 1994 and plays a key role in Middle Eastern diplomacy.
Key Monuments and Locations:
- Petra: The iconic “Rose City,” a UNESCO World Heritage site and ancient Nabataean capital.
- The Dead Sea: The lowest point on Earth, famous for its hyper-saline water that allows swimmers to float effortlessly.

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.

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.

Three Nation Tour

Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa.
- With the 1993 secession of Eritrea, Ethiopia became landlocked.
Capital: Addis Ababa
Bordering Countries: Eritrea to the north, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, Kenya to the south, and South Sudan and Sudan to the west.
Ethiopia also hosts the African Union and UN Economic Commission for Africa headquarters.
Diplomatic Hub: As the host of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is often called the “diplomatic capital of Africa.”
Geological and Geographic Features:
- Ethiopian Highlands: Often called the “Roof of Africa,” this rugged mountain range includes Mount Ras Dejen, the country’s highest peak.
- Great Rift Valley: Part of the vast East African Rift System, it runs north-south through Ethiopia, marked by tectonic activity, volcanoes, and lakes.

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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).

Three Nation Tour

Location: Oman is situated on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia.
Strategic Value: It holds a crucial position at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, controlling access to this vital waterway.
Land Borders: Oman shares its borders with three countries: the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest.
Maritime Borders: It has extensive coastlines along the Gulf of Oman to the northeast and the Arabian Sea to the south and east.
Capital: The capital and largest city is Muscat.

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