Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a five-nation overseas tour this week, starting with a stopover in the United Arab Emirates and continuing to European countries. The itinerary reported by multiple outlets takes him to the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. Several sources say the tour aims to strengthen strategic partnerships and improve bilateral engagement across areas including trade and investment, energy cooperation and technology, alongside broader regional security discussions.
In the UAE, Modi meets President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan soon after arriving, with energy cooperation highlighted among the agenda items. One outlet also notes the visit includes formal ceremonial reception at the airport.
In Europe, sources describe discussions spanning sectors such as defence, semiconductors and water cooperation in the Netherlands, talks in Sweden involving government and business forums and meetings at the European Round Table for Industry, and participation in the India–Nordic Summit in Norway. The final leg is Italy on May 19–20. Background reporting links the timing to global uncertainty and supply disruptions connected to developments in the Middle East, with energy considerations described as a prominent theme throughout the trip.
