Last Updated: 17 Dec 2025, 19:46 IST PM Modi Visit Update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-country tour. After crossing Jordan, his first stop, they now stayed in Ethiopia for two days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here to be welcomed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali himself … read more PM Modi begins meeting as soon as he reaches Oman PM Modi Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa on a historic visit on December 16. This was the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister in the last 15 years. This visit was considered a historic turning point for India-Africa relations as Ethiopia is considered the center of diplomacy. Now he has reached Oman on the last day of this tour. The highlight of this visit will be free trade agreements, investment in trade in sectors such as textile, automobile and logistics and defense cooperation. Oman may also discuss giving parts of its air force’s ‘Jaguar’ fighter jets to India. In the high-level talks between Prime Minister Modi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, both the countries formally gave the status of strategic partnership to their relationship. Prime Minister Modi received a very warm and personal welcome and farewell in Ethiopia. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali himself picked him up at the airport and drove himself to the hotel to drop him off. As he began to return, the Ethiopian Prime Minister took the driver’s seat again and came to drop him off at the plane. Important visit for India-Ethiopia relations. Cooperation between the two countries will not only be limited to development projects, but will also deepen in important areas such as security, technology, trade and economic strength. The timing of this partnership is considered very important. Ethiopia is not only the headquarters of the African Union, but has now also become a member of the BRICS group. Through this visit, India has strengthened itself as a reliable partner of the Global South and emergency aid in times of crisis. India’s policy here was not that of any helping country but of partnership based on equality and shared values. Strong relations with Ethiopia also give India a strategic edge in the Horn of Africa region, which is very important in terms of the Red Sea and maritime trade. 17 Dec 202519:43 IST PM Modi’s name reverberates in Oman. PM Modi’s plane has landed in Muscat and the joy of the arrival of the Indian Prime Minister is visible in the streets of Oman. As soon as Prime Minister Modi stepped on the soil of Oman, the hearts of millions of Indians living there swelled with pride. Crowds of people came out on the streets with the Tricolor in their hands and shouted slogans of ‘Modi-Modi’. 17 Dec 202519:32 IST PM Modi met the Deputy Prime Minister of Defense once he reached Oman, know the significance of this visit? Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Muscat and here, first of all, Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister Syed Shihab bin Tariq Al Said himself reached the airport and gave Prime Minister Modi a grand welcome and immediately a high profile meeting between the two leaders began. This meeting indicates increasing challenges at sea and a very powerful ‘secret’ alliance between India and Oman on the security front. These pictures of Muscat are a witness to how much India’s stature has increased in the Gulf countries and in the coming days some big and shocking announcement in the defense sector may surprise the entire world. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a meeting with Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs of Oman, after his arrival in Muscat. (Video: ANI/DD News) pic.twitter.com/j2hjOgqTpr — ANI (@ANI) December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025 16:37 IST PM Modi Oman Visit Update: PM Modi’s post as soon as he left Ethiopia – ‘I am taking a permanent PM Modi Oman visit’ wrote. that as I complete this very memorable journey, I take with me the warmth of the people here and the depth of our lasting friendship. During this visit, meaningful and fruitful discussions were held with Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali and I also had the honor to address the Ethiopian Parliament. This visit has given new impetus to India-Ethiopia relations and further strengthened our relationship based on shared values and a common vision for the future. We have upgraded our bilateral relations to the level of strategic partnership, which brings immense benefits to both the countries. As I conclude a truly unforgettable visit to Ethiopia, I carry with me the warmth of its people and the depth of our enduring friendship. This visit had productive discussions with Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali and the honor of addressing the Ethiopian Parliament included. This… pic.twitter.com/oW86IbzQOs — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025 15:16 IST PM Modi Oman Visit Update: Ambassador said before PM Modi’s arrival, agreements expected PM Modi Narendra Oman Visit: Before Modi’s Oman Visit an Indian minister. Venkata Srinivas said that talks on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Oman have been held for the past two years. Continue for years. He said that both the countries discussed in detail many important aspects related to each other’s interests in terms of this proposed free trade agreement. The ambassador said that both sides are positive about this agreement and it is expected that CEPA will be finalized as soon as possible. #WATCH | Muscat, Oman: Ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s arrival, India’s Ambassador to Oman, Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas says, “…as for the much awaited one – a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) or as many call it, Free Trade Agreement (FTA), between… 17, 202514:16 IST PM Modi Visit Update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed his Ethiopia tour and now he has left for Oman as the third stop The Ethiopian Prime Minister himself drove him to his plane Hug him lovingly 17 Dec 2025 12:36 IST PM Modi Visit Update: PM Modi PM Modi Ethiopia Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, said – ‘Yesterday Honorat the ‘Nihani’ I accept this honor with folded hands on behalf of the people of India. This speech of the Prime Minister is considered a historic moment in India-Ethiopia relations this is the 18th parliament of the world, where PM Modi is addressing.This address is considered very important in terms of India-Ethiopia relations and India-Africa partnership.17 December 202511:33 IST PM Modi Received Ethiopia’s Highest Honor PM Modi Ethiopia Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to the Ethiopian government and its people on social media platform X. PM Modi wrote that he was honored with the ‘G Ethiopia’ evening, for which he was extremely grateful. The Prime Minister said that it was a matter of pride for him to receive this honor from one of the oldest and most prosperous civilizations in the world. He described it as having strengthened the relations between India and Ethiopia. PM Modi writes on IST home world PM Modi to Oman.