PM Modi Returns After Five-Nation Tour, Secures Key Energy, Tech and Climate Partnerships Across Europe and UAE..
PM Narendra Modi returned to India after concluding his five-nation tour, including the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. This visit focused on addressing energy security amid the Middle East crisis. The tour also focused on a strategic partnership in energy security, technology, and climate action, with agreements signed to enhance relations between the two countries. PM Modi’s first stop in the UAE was where the two countries signed agreements to secure long-term LPG supplies, expand crude oil storage facilities, and allow ADNOC to potentially increase its crude oil storage capacity in India by 30 million barrels. On his second visit, PM Modi arrived in the Netherlands, where his visit focused on technology and cultural diplomacy. During this visit, ASML and Tata Electronics signed a major deal to supply advanced lithography tools for a planned $11 billion semiconductor manufacturing fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat. PM Modi also visited the famous Afsluitdijk Dam to study Dutch flood control, water management, and renewable energy infrastructure. The Netherlands officially returned 11th-century Chola dynasty copper plates to India at a ceremony attended by PM Modi. In Sweden, PM Modi’s visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and elevate India-Sweden relations to a formal strategic partnership. The two countries adopted the India-Sweden Joint Action Plan (2026–2030), agreeing on a shared goal of doubling trade and investment over the next five years. India and Sweden also agreed to enhance their cooperation on space, innovation, emerging technologies, and the green transition. In Norway, the fourth country of his visit, PM Modi held talks with Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre, where they officially elevated the relationship to a “Green Strategic Partnership,” focusing on the green energy transition, the blue economy, climate action, and Arctic cooperation. PM Modi also participated in the third India-Nordic Summit, which aimed to enhance trade, investment, and technological cooperation with northern European countries. PM Modi also met with the leaders of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and Norway in Oslo to forge a joint front on Arctic strategy and maritime security. In the final leg of his five-nation tour, Modi traveled to Italy, where he met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella. During PM Modi’s visit, India and Italy adopted a joint declaration to strengthen their partnership, including an annual Heads-of-Government Summit and a target of reaching $23.2 billion in bilateral trade by 2029.Agreements were also signed on maritime transport, agriculture, higher education, essential minerals, museum cooperation and the fight against economic and financial crime.
PM Modi embarks on five-nation visit, first leg begins in UAE
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi on Friday for the first leg of his five-nation visit. Upon arrival in Abu Dhabi, he was welcomed by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, followed by a guard of honour. During the meeting between PM Modi and the Abu Dhabi President, discussions focused on the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership and the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia. Energy security is expected to be a key topic of discussion, as India is monitoring growing concerns about oil supplies and maritime trade routes. Prime Minister scheduled to visit the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy The Prime Minister is also scheduled to visit the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. During the talks, PM Modi expressed India’s commitment to providing all possible support to bring peace to West Asia. The two sides also signed agreements to strengthen strategic cooperation in the energy and defense sectors. At the beginning of his meeting with the UAE leader, Modi said, “We condemn the attack on the UAE.” The United Arab Emirates, which hosts a major US military base, has been a target of Iranian attacks during the Iran-US Israel conflict. PM Modi said the UAE’s targeting was unacceptable, but the UAE’s handling of the current situation with restraint was commendable. The Ministry of External Affairs also stated that the Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (IPR) signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for “strategic cooperation.” The two leaders also signed a strategic cooperation agreement in LPG, aimed at long-term supply of India’s most widely used cooking gas, economic stability, and energy partnership.