Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Begin Five-Nation Tour Starting Friday Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour starting Friday, beginning with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and followed by European countries. The first leg of the trip will see Modi arrive in the UAE on Friday, where he will meet with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders will discuss bilateral issues, with a focus on energy cooperation and regional and international matters of mutual interest. They will also explore measures to strengthen bilateral political partnerships. The second leg of the journey will take Modi to the Netherlands on the same Friday. This will be his second visit to the Netherlands since 2017, during which he will meet Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Queen Máxima. Modi will also engage in discussions with Dutch officials to enhance bilateral relations. The trip is expected to bolster ties between India and the Netherlands. Next, Modi will travel to Sweden on Sunday, arriving in Gothenburg. There, he will meet Swedish Prime Minister Alf Svensson to review bilateral relations and explore new initiatives in trade and collaboration across various sectors. Both leaders will also address industry leaders alongside European Union President Ursula von der Leyen. The fourth leg of the tour will involve a visit to Norway on Monday, where Modi will attend the third India-Norway Summit. This will mark his first official visit to Norway and the first such visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years. Modi will meet Norwegian King Harald V and Queen Sonja, as well as Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. He will also address the India-Norway Trade and Research Summit.#netherlands #united_arab_emirates #prime_minister_narendra_mod #sheikh_mohamed_bin_zayed_al_nahyan #mark_rutte