New Delhi, May 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation diplomatic tour from May 15 to 20, with a strong focus on bolstering India's energy security partnerships, advancing semiconductor and technology cooperation, and deepening strategic engagement with key global partners.

The visit, covering the United Arab Emirates and four European nations, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, comes at a time when India is actively expanding its global economic and geopolitical footprint amid evolving international dynamics.

During the UAE leg of the visit, energy security will remain a key priority, with two significant Memoranda of Understanding in the areas of LPG cooperation and Strategic Petroleum Reserves expected t...