What happened:
On December 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed from Delhi on a three-nation visit to Jordan (Dec 15–16), Ethiopia (Dec 16–17), and Oman (Dec 17–18). In Jordan, he will meet King Abdullah II to review bilateral ties on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. In Ethiopia, he will hold talks with PM Abiy Ahmed, address Parliament, and engage with the diaspora. In Oman, he will meet Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to strengthen the Strategic Partnership.
Why it matters to India:
The visit reinforces India’s ties with West Asia and Africa, strengthens partnerships in the Global South, and advances cooperation in trade, energy, defence, and people-to-people relations, marking key diplomatic milestones with Jordan and Oman.