Prime Minister Modi departs on foreign tour today
PM to embark on a four-day visit to Jordan and other countries today — discussions on diplomacy and trade.
Prime Minister Modi departs on a three-country foreign tour today
New Delhi, December 15, 2025:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed from Delhi this morning for an international tour. The tour includes Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman, and is a four-day (December 15-18) itinerary considered significant for Indian foreign policy. This visit is seen as a crucial opportunity to advance India’s multilateral diplomacy and strategic interests.
Detailed Itinerary and Objectives of the Tour
Prime Minister Modi’s visit encompasses three important countries – Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman. The selection of these countries aims to further strengthen India’s diplomatic, economic, and strategic partnerships across two continents (the Middle East and East Africa).
- Jordan (December 15-16, 2025)
Modi’s visit begins in Jordan, where he will be on an official visit at the invitation of King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein of Jordan. This visit is considered particularly significant in the context of 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Jordan. This long-standing friendship and cooperation between the two countries will focus on promoting regional stability, security, energy, trade, and cultural exchange.
Modi’s program in Jordan includes:
Bilateral talks
High-level trade and investment forum
Diplomatic and social events
Interaction with the Indian community
This is an opportunity to further strengthen India-Middle East relations.
- Ethiopia (December 16-17, 2025)
From Jordan, Modi will travel to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. This is Modi’s first official visit to Ethiopia and is seen as a signal to give new momentum to the India-Africa partnership. Here, he will hold extensive discussions with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. The main agendas include:
Trade, investment, and technological cooperation
Agriculture and skill development
Security cooperation between Africa and India
This visit will serve as a platform for both countries to jointly advance the interests of the Global South.
- Oman (December 17–18, 2025)
In the final leg, Prime Minister Modi will visit Oman, where both countries are also celebrating their 70th diplomatic anniversary this year. The aim of this visit is to enhance the strategic partnership between India and Oman, and to promote energy cooperation and investment. Oman, due to its geopolitical importance, has been a crucial partner for India from a security and trade perspective.
The Prime Minister’s visit to Oman will also involve bilateral cooperation agreements and comprehensive discussions.
Core Agenda: Diplomacy, Trade, and Community Engagement
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Prime Minister Modi’s key objectives during this visit include:
High-level diplomatic talks
Interaction with Members of Parliament and the business community
Joint programs with Indian diaspora and local communities
Promoting cooperation on security and regional stability issues
The MEA stated that this visit is an opportunity to “take bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the three countries to new heights.”
Uninterrupted Work: India’s Position on the Global Stage
Prime Minister Modi’s three-nation foreign tour symbolizes India’s multilateral policy approach. In recent years, the Modi government has made strengthening the voice of the Global South, playing a more active role in world politics, and promoting investment and security cooperation worldwide a top priority. Part of this strategy has been India’s active participation in the G20 summit, the World Bank, United Nations agendas, and BRICS/ICCR conferences.
Analysts say that this visit will help India create new bilateral opportunities and reliable partnerships in a challenging global landscape. Some foreign policy experts compare this visit to “India’s strategic balancing and active multilateralism.” Economic and Strategic Benefits
Trade and Investment
Modi’s visit is not only focused on diplomatic issues but will also boost trade and economic partnerships.
Trade growth and energy security between India and Jordan
Opportunities for agriculture, investment, and infrastructure projects in Ethiopia
Trade and maritime security cooperation with Oman
All these initiatives will advance India’s economic interests and promote employment and technological partnerships.
Security and Strategic Partnerships
India’s engagement with these countries is based on shared interests in regional peace, maritime security, and counter-terrorism efforts. This visit will help strengthen India’s security network and expand its security interests.
Dialogue with the Diaspora and Community Initiatives
Prime Minister Modi’s visit places significant emphasis on engaging with the Indian diaspora. Working with Indian citizens residing abroad (especially in the Middle East and East Africa) will further strengthen the cultural and economic bridges between India and these countries.
Conclusion: A Strategic Visit
Prime Minister Modi’s foreign tour is considered a significant step towards enhancing India’s global diplomacy, trade expansion, security cooperation, and global influence. By strengthening cooperation with countries like Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman, India will further consolidate its economic, regional, and security interests, and reinforce its role in global leadership.
According to foreign policy analysts and diplomatic experts