New Delhi, May 13 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a transformative six-day, five-nation tour to consolidate India's burgeoning influence across Northern Europe and the Gulf. The PM's tour will begin this Friday.

Addressing a special media briefing here, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George underscored the strategic weight of the mission, particularly the Scandinavian leg, noting, "In Sweden, on May 17, Prime Minister Modi will undertake an official visit to Gothenburg. This will be Prime Minister Modi's second visit to Sweden after his landmark visit in 2018 for the first-ever India-Nordic Summit."

This meticulously planned itinerary, covering the UAE, th...