What happened?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to undertake a three-nation tour of Europe, including Croatia, Norway, and the Netherlands, in mid-May. This visit follows increased engagements between India and Europe, including the European Commission President’s visit to India. The visit will include participation in the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on May 15.
Why it matters to India
The tour aims to strengthen India’s ties with key European nations, focusing on trade, economic cooperation, and strategic partnerships. The India-Nordic Summit provides a platform to enhance cooperation in trade, innovation, green energy, and climate change. The visit to Croatia, the first by an Indian Prime Minister, seeks to strengthen economic ties and explore its role in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. The visit to Netherlands will be focused on elevating the bilateral ties.