PM Narendra Modi is on a six-day, five-nation foreign tour (15–20 May 2026) covering the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. The visit focuses on energy security, trade, technology, and strategic partnerships, marking India’s most significant diplomatic outreach of the year.
🌍 Tour Overview (15–20 May 2026)
- Countries visited: United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Italy
- Purpose: Strengthen energy security, boost trade & investment, deepen technology cooperation, and expand strategic partnerships.
- Context: Comes amid global energy price shocks and geopolitical tensions in West Asia and Europe.
🏛 Country-wise Highlights
| Country | Key Engagements | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| UAE (15 May) | Met President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan | Energy security, crude oil & LNG supplies, investment, regional security |
| Netherlands (15–17 May) | Talks with PM Rob Jetten, met King Willem-Alexander & Queen Máxima | Trade, semiconductors, water management, clean energy, India–EU trade pact |
| Sweden (17–18 May) | Met PM Ulf Kristersson, EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen | Innovation, clean energy, investment, conferred with Royal Order of Polar Star |
| Norway (18–19 May) | Met PM Jonas Gahr Støre, King Harald V | Green Strategic Partnership, Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, India–Nordic Summit |
| Italy (19–20 May) | Scheduled talks with PM Giorgia Meloni | Defence, mobility, maritime cooperation, manufacturing partnerships |
