Overview
- Modi arrived in Jordan for the first leg of his Dec 15–18 tour and was received in Amman by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan ahead of meetings with King Abdullah II and the Crown Prince.
- India and Jordan mark 75 years of diplomatic ties during this visit, with plans for leadership talks, a business forum and cultural engagements in Petra.
- The Ethiopia stop on Dec 16–17 is Modi’s first visit to the country, featuring wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and an address to a joint session of Parliament.
- The Oman leg on Dec 17–18 will review a comprehensive strategic partnership at 70 years of ties, with trade, energy, maritime security and defence on the agenda.
- Multiple outlets report an India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement as a likely focus and note possible defence spares cooperation, though these outcomes are not officially announced.