NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi left New Delhi on Monday for a tour covering Jordan, Oman and Ethiopia, as his government looks to strengthen partnerships with West Asia and Africa and finalize a free-trade deal with Muscat. Modi’s four-day trip will start in Amman, at the invitation of King Abdullah. “I am sure this visit will boost bilateral linkages between our nations,” Modi said on social media upon his arrival in Jordan, where he was received by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan. On Tuesday, he is scheduled to arrive in Addis Ababa for his first state visit to Ethiopia.

India expresses optimism about finalizing a trade deal with Oman during PM Modi's upcoming visit, enhancing economic ties significantly.

PM Modi begins a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman, strengthening diplomatic ties and engaging with local leaders.