PM Modi to visit five nations

What happened:

 On May 12, it was announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a five-nation visit to the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy from May 15–20 to hold bilateral talks and attend the India–Nordic Summit.

Why it matters:

 The visit aims to strengthen India’s trade, investment, technology and strategic partnerships with Europe and the Gulf, while boosting cooperation in energy, innovation and green transition.