New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a major five-nation diplomatic tour this week, which will include a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and four European countries, according to official sources.
The high-profile overseas visit is expected to focus on strengthening India’s strategic, economic, and technological partnerships with key global allies. The tour comes at a time when India is expanding its global diplomatic outreach and deepening cooperation in areas such as trade, energy security, defence collaboration, and digital innovation.
The first leg of the visit will take place in the UAE, a key partner in West Asia and one of India’s most important economic and diaspora-linked relationships. During the visit, discussions are expected to cover investment opportunities, energy cooperation, and ongoing collaboration in infrastructure and technology sectors. The UAE is also a crucial partner in regional connectivity initiatives and trade corridors involving India.
Following the UAE visit, the Prime Minister will travel to four European countries, where he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with heads of government and state leaders. The discussions are expected to focus on expanding trade relations, attracting foreign investment, strengthening defence cooperation, and enhancing collaboration on climate change and green energy transition.
Officials indicated that several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) may be signed during the tour, particularly in sectors such as renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and space cooperation. India is also expected to highlight its growing role as a global manufacturing hub and a stable investment destination.
The visit is also likely to include engagements with the Indian diaspora in multiple countries, where the Prime Minister is expected to address community gatherings and highlight India’s development trajectory and global aspirations.
Diplomatic experts view the tour as part of India’s broader effort to balance relations with multiple global power centres while strengthening its position in a rapidly evolving geopolitical environment. The outreach to Europe, in particular, is seen as significant amid ongoing global economic uncertainty and shifting supply chain dynamics.
Security, economic cooperation, and global stability are expected to be key themes throughout the visit. Officials said the Prime Minister’s engagements will reflect India’s commitment to constructive global partnerships and a rules-based international order.
The five-nation tour is scheduled to take place over the coming days, with detailed itineraries for each country to be released sequentially. The visit is being closely watched internationally for potential announcements on strategic and economic agreements.
