PM Modi to visit Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman from December 15 to 18
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman from December 15 to 18, 2025, to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss Global South cooperation.
Background
PM Modi will meet King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein in Jordan and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in Ethiopia. The visit to Oman aims to sign a free trade agreement and mark 70 years of diplomatic relations.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceJordan: PM Modi to meet King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein
- PlaceEthiopia: PM Modi to meet Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali
- FactIndia-Oman diplomatic ties: 70 years
- S&TOman: Expected signing of a free trade agreement with India
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of India's proactive engagement with the Global South and Middle Eastern nations in shaping its role as a leading power.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Balancing multi-alignment through bilateral trade and diplomatic ties
- Global South leadership: Strengthening cooperation with African and Middle Eastern partners
- Economic integration: Leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to diversify export markets
Keywords: Multi-alignment · Global South · Strategic Autonomy · Bilateralism · Trade Diplomacy
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