Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s multi-nation tour has focused on strengthening India’s ties across energy, trade, defence, technology and clean energy at a time of rising global uncertainty. The visits have resulted in major investment announcements, strategic agreements and new partnerships with European and Gulf nations. From energy security deals in the UAE to technology and green transition partnerships in Europe, the tour has underlined India’s push to deepen economic and strategic engagement with key global partners. Here are the major outcomes country-wise:
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1 / 10UAE: Energy security and strategic partnerships | India and the UAE signed multiple agreements covering defence cooperation, strategic petroleum reserves, LPG supplies and maritime infrastructure during Modi’s visit. The two countries also operationalised the MAITRI virtual trade corridor to improve logistics and trade efficiency between ports. (Image: Reuters)
2 / 10UAE: $5 billion investment and AI push | The UAE announced fresh investments worth around $5 billion across Indian infrastructure and financial sectors. The visit also saw agreements in AI and technology, including plans for an 8-exaflop supercomputing facility in India and a ship repair cluster at Vadinar in Gujarat. (Image: Reuters)
3 / 10Netherlands: Heritage return and cultural ties | The Netherlands handed back the 11th-century Chola copper plates to India during Modi’s visit, marking a major cultural milestone between the two countries. India had been seeking the return of the artefacts since 2012. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 10Netherlands: Trade and clean energy cooperation | Modi also held talks with Dutch leaders on trade, semiconductors, clean energy, defence and maritime security. The Netherlands remains one of India’s major economic partners in Europe, with bilateral trade touching $27.8 billion in 2024-25. (Image: Reuters)
5 / 10Sweden: Focus on trade and strategic ties | India and Sweden announced a strategic partnership focused on green transition, defence, emerging technologies and people-to-people ties. The two countries also set a target to double bilateral trade and investment within five years. (Image: Reuters)
6 / 10Sweden: AI, space and technology partnerships | Discussions between the two sides covered AI, semiconductors, resilient supply chains, clean energy and defence manufacturing. India and Sweden also signed an MoU for cooperation on an instrument for India’s Venus Orbiter mission. (Image: Reuters)
7 / 10Norway: $100 billion investment plan | Norway announced plans to invest nearly $100 billion in India across trade, technology and clean energy sectors during Modi’s visit to Oslo. The two countries also discussed expanding cooperation in innovation, green transition and investment. (Image: Reuters)
8 / 10Norway: Nordic engagement and diplomacy focus | Modi stressed the need for diplomacy and dialogue to resolve global conflicts and highlighted growing India-Europe cooperation. He also participated in efforts to deepen India’s engagement with Nordic countries through the India-Nordic Summit in Oslo. (Image: Reuters)
9 / 10Italy: Focus on strategic action plan | PM Modi will visit Italy from May 19 to 21 at the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The visit comes amid growing high-level engagement between the two countries and is expected to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. (Image: Reuters)
10 / 10Italy: Talks to centre on long-term cooperation | The India-Italy discussions will focus on implementing the Joint Strategic Plan of Action 2025-29. The roadmap is expected to deepen cooperation in trade, technology, defence and other strategic sectors as both countries look to expand long-term partnerships. (Image: Reuters)
