New Delhi, May 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a five-nation visit beginning tomorrow to further strengthen India's ties with the UAE and four European counties and expand cooperation in a range of areas including energy, defence and technology.

Addressing a special media briefing, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George said PM Modi will start his tour with visit to UAE. The visit will strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

He will meet President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discuss avenues to further deepen focus on trade, investment, energy, technology, culture and people-to-people contacts.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a five nation tour from 15-20 May...