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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (December 15) began a three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, underscoring India's long-standing civilisational links and strong bilateral ties with the three countries.
In his departure statement, Modi said his first stop would be Jordan, at the invitation of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. The visit marks 75 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Jordan.
During his stay in Amman, the prime minister will hold talks with King Abdullah II, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah, with a focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Modi will then travel to Ethiopia on his first-ever visit to the country. He is scheduled to address a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament, where he will speak on India's democratic journey and its role as the "Mother of Democracy", as well as the potential of the India-Ethiopia partnership for the Global South.
The prime minister will also hold discussions with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and interact with members of the Indian diaspora.
On the final leg of his tour, Modi will visit the Sultanate of Oman, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Oman. In Muscat, he will hold talks with the Sultan of Oman on strengthening the strategic partnership and expanding commercial and economic ties.
Modi will also address a gathering of the Indian community in Oman, highlighting its contribution to Oman’s development and to bilateral relations.
In his departure statement, Modi said his first stop would be Jordan, at the invitation of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. The visit marks 75 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Jordan.
Over the next three days, will be going to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman. These are three valued partners with whom India has age-old civilisational ties and strong
bilateral relations.https://t.co/QSkwR9m6IZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 15, 2025
During his stay in Amman, the prime minister will hold talks with King Abdullah II, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah, with a focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Modi will then travel to Ethiopia on his first-ever visit to the country. He is scheduled to address a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament, where he will speak on India's democratic journey and its role as the "Mother of Democracy", as well as the potential of the India-Ethiopia partnership for the Global South.
The prime minister will also hold discussions with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and interact with members of the Indian diaspora.
On the final leg of his tour, Modi will visit the Sultanate of Oman, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Oman. In Muscat, he will hold talks with the Sultan of Oman on strengthening the strategic partnership and expanding commercial and economic ties.
Modi will also address a gathering of the Indian community in Oman, highlighting its contribution to Oman’s development and to bilateral relations.
