New Delhi, May 20 -- Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla has termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing five-nation tour as "very significant," noting that it successfully elevated India's economic, technological, and defence partnerships during a period of acute global volatility.

The Prime Minister's high-profile transit, spanning the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy from May 15 to 20, comes at a time when the international community is navigating severe geopolitical headwinds, including conflicts in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Speaking to ANI, Shringla detailed how each leg of the Prime Minister's itinerary unlocks specific, long-term sectoral benefits for India. Highlighting...