Prime Minister Modi's Five-Nation Tour: Focus on Trade and Energy Cooperation
PM Modi to embark on five-nation visit this week, including UAE; energy, trade in focus
Hindustan Times
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation visit starting this week, including stops in the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. The trip aims to strengthen bilateral trade and energy cooperation, with significant discussions planned on various strategic partnerships and investments.
- 01Modi's visit includes key discussions on energy cooperation and trade with the UAE.
- 02The Netherlands is a major trade partner, with two-way trade valued at $27.8 billion.
- 03In Sweden, Modi will explore new avenues of cooperation, including green technologies.
- 04The India-Nordic Summit in Norway will focus on strategic partnerships in technology and climate action.
- 05Italy will see discussions on the joint strategic action plan for enhanced cooperation.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a five-nation tour this week, focusing on energy cooperation and trade. His first stop will be the United Arab Emirates on May 15, where he will meet President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss bilateral issues and strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership. The UAE is India's third-largest trade partner, hosting over 4.5 million Indians. Modi will then visit the Netherlands from May 15-17, engaging with King Willem-Alexander and Prime Minister Rob Jetten to enhance cooperation in defense, innovation, and trade, currently valued at $27.8 billion. Following this, he will travel to Sweden from May 17-18 to discuss bilateral relations and trade, worth $7.75 billion in 2025, and address the European Roundtable for Industry. Modi's next stop will be Norway from May 18-19 for the India-Nordic Summit, marking the first visit by an Indian PM in 43 years. This summit will focus on trade and investment, with bilateral trade projected at $2.73 billion in 2024. Finally, Modi will visit Italy on May 19-20 to discuss the strategic action plan for 2025-2029, aiming to deepen trade ties, which reached $16.77 billion in 2025.
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This visit is expected to enhance trade and investment opportunities for Indian businesses and expatriates in these countries, fostering economic growth.
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