Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commenced the European leg of his five-nation diplomatic tour, following a successful visit to the UAE. In Abu Dhabi, he engaged in talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, focusing on energy cooperation, trade, and regional developments. The next stops include the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy, where Modi aims to strengthen India's strategic and economic partnerships. In the Netherlands, he will meet Prime Minister Rob Jetten and royalty, discussing key issues such as semiconductors and green hydrogen. His visit to Sweden on May 17-18 will involve bilateral talks with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, where they will address the European Round Table for Industry alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, focusing on emerging technologies and green transition. Modi will also participate in the India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on May 19, engaging with leaders from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Sweden. The tour concludes in Italy on May 19-20, where discussions will emphasize defense and economic cooperation under the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029. This tour underscores India's commitment to enhancing partnerships with Europe across various sectors.