NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed from Delhi on a three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman, nations with which India shares “age-old civilizational ties” and powerful bilateral relations.The go to to Jordan coincides with the seventy fifth anniversary of diplomatic ties between the 2 international locations, a milestone anticipated to strengthen bilateral engagement additional.“I’m embarking on a three-nation go to to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Sultanate of Oman, three nations with which India shares each age-old civilizational ties, in addition to intensive modern bilateral relations,” the prime minister mentioned earlier than his departure, as cited by PTI.
What’s PM Modi’s itinerary?
PM Modi might be in Jordan from December 15 to 16 on the invitation of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, throughout which he’ll maintain talks to overview the complete vary of India-Jordan relations and talk about regional developments.He’s additionally set to fulfill the Indian diaspora within the nation. “First, I might be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic go to will mark 75 years of firm of diplomatic relations between our two international locations,” the prime minister mentioned as he departed.Within the second leg of his tour, PM Modi will go to Ethiopia from December 16 to 17, marking his first go to to the nation. He’s scheduled to carry detailed talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on all features of bilateral relations. Addis Ababa, the capital, can be the headquarters of the African Union.Talking concerning the go to, PM Modi mentioned, “I’ll pay my first go to to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Addis Ababa can be the headquarters of the African Union. In 2023, throughout India’s G20 Presidency, the African Union was admitted as a everlasting member of the G20.” He added, “In Addis Ababa, I’ll maintain detailed discussions with HE Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali and still have the chance to fulfill the Indian diaspora residing there.,The prime minister may also deal with a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament. “I eagerly sit up for sharing my ideas on India’s journey because the ‘Mom of Democracy’ and the worth that the India-Ethiopia partnership can carry to the World South,” he mentioned.The MEA mentioned the Ethiopia go to will reaffirm the shared dedication of each international locations, as companions within the World South, to strengthening friendship and increasing bilateral cooperation.Within the remaining leg of his tour, PM Modi is scheduled to go to Oman from December 17 to 18 on the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, marking his second go to to the nation. The Ministry of Exterior Affairs mentioned India and Oman share an all-encompassing Strategic Partnership rooted in centuries-old ties of friendship, commerce, and powerful people-to-people connections.The go to coincides with 70 years of diplomatic relations between the 2 nations and follows the Sultan of Oman’s state go to to India in December 2023. Each side are anticipated to conduct a complete overview of cooperation throughout areas, together with commerce, funding, vitality, defence, safety, expertise, agriculture, and tradition, and trade views on regional and international problems with mutual curiosity.“In Muscat, I sit up for my discussions with His Majesty the Sultan of Oman, and in the direction of strengthening our Strategic Partnership in addition to our sturdy business and financial relationship. I may also deal with a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Oman, which has contributed immensely to the nation’s improvement and in enhancing our partnership,” PM Modi mentioned.