The forthcoming four-day diplomatic and economic tour of Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman by Prime Minister Narendra Modi between December 15 and December 18, 2025, will be very important to further flesh out India’s growing international partnerships across West Asia and Africa.
First Stop: Jordan—Celebrating 75 Years of Partnership
The first leg of the visit will see Prime Minister Modi going to Jordan at the invitation of King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein. Their discussions during this time are expected to cover a broad swath of bilateral issues on trade, security cooperation, and regional diplomacy. This leg of his tour also commemorates 75 years of diplomatic relations with Jordan, underlining a long-standing bond between the two countries.
Historic Visit to Ethiopia: Deepening Africa Ties
On December 16-17, PM Modi will visit Ethiopia on his first official visit to the East African nation. He is also set to hold meetings with Ethiopian leaders, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. The visit assumes significance as it demonstrates India’s increasing engagement in Africa: the two nations have been cooperating on several aspects, including bilateral trade, infrastructure cooperation, education initiatives, and diplomatic collaboration under the broader framework of South-South cooperation.
Final Leg: Oman – Strategic and Economic Collaboration
It concludes in Oman from December 17-18, where PM Modi will meet Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. The visit comes as India and Oman are celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations, with an expected upgrade in strategic ties covering defence, trade, energy, and security cooperation. There is a possibility of signing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement during the visit, which would signal a big leap in economic cooperation.
Focus Areas: Trade, Defence and Regional Stability
The Indian delegation has made trade and diplomacy the topmost priorities across all three countries. The tour underlines India’s intent to widen the international footprint by strengthening economic partnerships, defence collaboration, and shared strategic interests. Officials have signified continuing negotiations on the India-Oman CEPA, which can dramatically boost bilateral commerce and investment opportunities.
Implications for India’s Global Strategy From India’s rising role in the world arena to New Delhi’s commitment to fostering strong relationships between regions of geopolitical and economic importance, this multi-nation tour underlines it all. The visit is likely to push cooperation in many vital sectors and further strengthen India’s engagement with countries playing a pivotal role in regional stability, economic connectivity, and South-South partnerships.
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