Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed New Delhi on 15 May 2026 (Friday), boarding a flight to Abu Dhabi, UAE — the first stop of his five-nation tour spanning the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation tour, which began on 15 May 2026, covers the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, aimed at deepening India's global partnerships across the Gulf and Europe.
The five-nation tour — covering the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy — is expected to strengthen trade, technology and strategic ties between India and key European and Gulf partners, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi set off from New Delhi on 15 May 2026 on a five-nation tour to the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, with the stated aim of strengthening India's global partnerships.