Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman on Monday (December 15). Photo: X | @PMOIndia
PM Modi embarks on 3-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman
This trip marks 75 years of India-Jordan and 70 years of India-Oman diplomatic ties; PM Modi will meet Jordan's King Abdullah II and address the Ethiopian Parliament
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (December 15) embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman - countries which enjoy civilisational ties and exceptional bilateral relations with India.
"First, I will be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic visit will mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries," the prime minister said in his departure statement.
Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah.
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In his first visit to Ethiopia, the prime minister will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
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The prime minister will also hold discussions with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and meet the Indian diaspora.
70 years of India-Oman ties
"On the final leg of my journey, I will visit the Sultanate of Oman. My visit will mark 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman," Modi said.
In Muscat, the prime minister will hold discussions with the Sultan of Oman on strengthening the Strategic Partnership as well as a strong commercial and economic relationship.
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"I will also address a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Oman, which has contributed immensely to the country's development and in enhancing our partnership," Modi said.
(With agency inputs)