PM Modi's 3-nation tour: Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman; Oman FTA expected

• PM Modi to undertake a three-day visit next week, covering Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman.
• This marks his first full-fledged bilateral visit to Jordan and his first-ever visit to Ethiopia.
• In Oman, an FTA deal is expected to be sealed, building on his previous 2018 visit.
• The visit aims to strengthen ties, focusing on trade, investment, and regional security, particularly in Jordan and with the African continent via Ethiopia.
• The trip is scheduled from December 15th to 17th, with stops in Jordan (Dec 15-16) and Ethiopia (Dec 16-17).

Why It Matters: PM Modi's visits strengthen India's economic and strategic ties in West Asia and Africa.