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The final leg of the visit will take PM Modi to Italy, where he will hold talks with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella
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Discussions are expected to centre on defence, clean energy, innovation and economic cooperation as India continues to deepen ties with Europe
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a six-day diplomatic tour on Friday, visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. The visit is aimed at strengthening India’s partnerships in trade, investment, energy, technology and defence amid changing global political and economic conditions.
The first stop on the tour will be the UAE, where PM Modi is scheduled to meet UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Discussions are expected to focus on energy cooperation, regional security and the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The two leaders are also likely to review trade and investment ties, with the UAE remaining one of India’s biggest trading partners. The welfare of the large Indian community living in the UAE will also be discussed.
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Modi will then travel to the Netherlands, where he will meet King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Prime Minister Rob Jetten
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Talks will cover areas such as defence, green hydrogen, semiconductors, innovation and water management
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Bilateral trade between India and the Netherlands has continued to grow strongly in recent years
In Sweden and Norway, the Prime Minister will focus on strengthening cooperation in green technology, artificial intelligence, climate action and investment. Modi will also attend the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo alongside leaders from Nordic nations to discuss renewable energy, sustainability, defence and Arctic cooperation.
