Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy to strengthen trade, energy, technology, defence, and strategic cooperation amid global geopolitical developments.

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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a six-day diplomatic visit covering the United Arab Emirates and four major European countries beginning this week.
• Modi’s first destination will be the United Arab Emirates where discussions will focus on energy cooperation, investment partnerships, and regional geopolitical developments in West Asia.
• The UAE remains India’s third-largest trade partner and hosts more than 4.5 million Indian citizens contributing significantly to bilateral economic relations.
• During the Netherlands visit, Modi will hold meetings with King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten to strengthen strategic cooperation.
• India and the Netherlands are expected to expand collaboration in defence, semiconductors, green hydrogen, water management, innovation, and advanced technology sectors.
• In Sweden, bilateral discussions will focus on artificial intelligence, resilient supply chains, green transition, startups, defence cooperation, and climate action initiatives.
• Modi will also participate in the third India-Nordic Summit in Norway alongside leaders from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
• The final leg of the visit to Italy will concentrate on strengthening investment, clean energy, defence, innovation, and science and technology cooperation between both countries.