India’s growing significance towards the West Asia and Africa regions impacts India’s economy, energy, and strategy. A three-nation visit demonstrates the importance India places on the West Asia and Africa regions. The Prime Minister’s travels demonstrate India’s determination to strengthen partnerships with the rest of the Global South, broaden the trade network, and improve India’s standing as a major diplomatic actor in the region.
The Prime Minister will honor diplomatic relations by meeting with Jordan’s King
The first leg of the journey is to Amman to honor 75 years of diplomatic relations with India and Jordan. Modi’s first full state visit to the Hashemite Kingdom is, according to The Hindu, due to an invitation from King Abdullah II in Al Hussein.
The Prime Minister will have the opportunity to meet with King Abdullah II, Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah to consider the enhancement of political, economic, and socio-cultural relationships. The focus will be on the strengthening of technological, educational, and cultural exchanges.
Jordan has been one of India’s most cherished friends in the West Asia region. The visit will further strengthen the multilayered relationships that India has been developing in West Asia. It will focus on regional peace and economic progress. The meeting will address the Indian community, which is pivotal in meeting the needs of the people.
India and Ethiopia share strong historical and developmental ties
The Prime Minister is expected to travel from Jordan to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, which has strong historical and developmental ties with India. Ethiopia is one of India’s most important partners in Africa and is expected to be in the spotlight during the India-Africa Forum Summit, making this visit timely.
WION has stated that Ethiopia will be the next stage of the tour as Ethiopia will boost collaborations in agriculture, education, digital technologies, and capacity building across the African Cooperation. Ethiopia has received development assistance from India in the energy, education, and infrastructure sectors.
High-level meetings with Ethiopian officials will focus on strengthening the relations between Ethiopia and India, which have developed over the years, and the level of the relations will be both political and economic. Ethiopia has positioned itself as an important player in African diplomacy, and for this reason, constitutes a vital ally to India in enhancing its relations with Africa.
The Ethiopian leg of this multi-country tour aims to boost ties with Ethiopian authorities by strengthening diplomatic relations and by opening avenues for new economic partnerships. This is in turn expected to secure Ethiopia’s authorities’ support for India’s expected partnerships in Africa. Global South partnerships are also in Ethiopia’s interest.
The close cultural and trade is highlighted in the large Indian population in Oman
The final part of the trip, according to WION, is to Oman, where, according to records going back centuries, India has had a close and strategic partnership in trade and culture. This trip was organized by the Sultan of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.
The Oman part of the tour is taking place on the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Oman, to emphasize the importance of this part of the tour. The anticipated talks are likely to include the regulation of trade, maritime, and economic collaboration with India. The Indian community in the Gulf, one of the largest groups is in Oman, and they are expected to help support the Premier during his visit.
This visit will strengthen India’s relationships with the three countries as India continues to balance its various engagements in the politics, economics, culture, and mobility of people, and this will enhance India’s foreign policy towards the rest of the world.
