Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Muscat, Oman on Wednesday, on a two-day visit in the last leg of his three-nation tour. He arrived in Oman after completing his successful visits to Jordan and Ethiopia.
The visit to Oman marks the final leg of Prime Minister Modi's four-day, three-nation tour, coming immediately after the completion of his engagements in Ethiopia.
PM Modi is visiting Oman at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. During the visit, the two leaders are expected to hold discussions on strengthening the Strategic Partnership and expanding cooperation in commercial and economic sectors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his Ethiopia visit was memorable and strengthened bilateral ties, highlighting productive talks, his address to Parliament, and the elevation of India-Ethiopia relations to a Strategic Partnership.
The warm send-off capped a high-profile visit during which Prime Minister Modi received an exceptional reception in Ethiopia, including what has been described as the longest standing ovation in the Ethiopian Parliament following his address. The Prime Minister's speech was punctuated by
"The Global South is writing its own destiny, and India and Ethiopia share a vision for the future," PM Modi said, adding that developing nations are moving forward with confidence and clarity about their priorities.
"It is a moment of great privilege for me to stand before you today. I feel honoured to be here in the temple of democracy, in the heart of a nation with ancient wisdom and modern aspirations," he said.
Briefing the media on the Prime Minister's visit to Ethiopia, MEA Secretary (ER) Sudhakar Dalela said that India will assume the chairship of the BRICS grouping for one year starting January 1, 2026.
"These are significant steps forward in our longstanding and trusted partnership. From governance and peacekeeping to digital capacity and education, the focus remains on empowering our people. The emphasis on knowledge, skills and innovation underscores our shared faith in youth as the d
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for receiving Ethiopia's highest civilian honour, the 'Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia'. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Tuesday bestowed PM Modi with Ethiopia's highest award- The Grea
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi thanked Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and said it was an honour to be recognised by one of the world's most ancient and rich civilisations.