List of international prime ministerial trips made by Narendra Modi

1 visit (44)

Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Fiji, Ghana, Greece, Guyana, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Palestine, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Rwanda, Seychelles, Spain, Sweden, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Vatican City, Vietnam

2 visits (15)

Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Laos, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Qatar, South Korea, Switzerland

3 visits (7)

Bhutan, Indonesia, Maldives, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, Uzbekistan

4 visits (3)

Brazil, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom

5 visits (2)

Nepal, Singapore

6 visits (2)

China, Germany

7 visits (2)

Russia, United Arab Emirates

8 visits (2)

France, Japan

10 visits (1)

United States

1

Bhutan

Paro, Thimphu

15–16 June

State visit

See also: Bhutan–India relations Details First foreign visit by Narendra Modi as Prime Minister.

2

Brazil

Fortaleza, Brasília

13–16 July

6th BRICS summit

See also: Brazil–India relations

3

Nepal

Kathmandu

3–4 August

See also: India–Nepal relations Details Modi arrived for a two-day visit to Nepal on 3 August. The last visit of an Indian prime minister to Nepal was 17 years ago in 1997 by Inder Kumar Gujral.[Note I] The talks with Nepal were focused on reviewing the 1950s Treaty of Peace and Friendship, India-funded hydroelectricity projects in Nepal and other infrastructure projects in Nepal. Following Jana Andolan, that marked the beginning of constitutional democracy in 1990, Modi became the first foreign leader to address a joint session of the Federal Parliament of Nepal. The Western media read it as a shift in foreign affairs for India, as well as a Nepal policy shift. He performed puja at the fifth century Pashupatinath temple (where he donated Rs. 25 crores and the high priest, Ganesh Bhatta, said: "I told him that we see him as a mascot for Hinduism, and appreciate his efforts in saving Hindu culture"). Further he pledged not to interfere in Nepal's internal affairs (following controversy of appointment of Indian priests at a Nepali temple), Modi announced a credit assistance programme of US$1 billion to Nepal and said "Nepal can free India of its darkness with its electricity. But [sic] we don't want free electricity, we want to buy it. Just by selling electricity to India, Nepal can find a place in the developed countries of the world." He also told Nepali MPs he wanted to turn India's "hostile borders benign and ultimately gateways for free trade and commerce...borders must be bridges not barriers." The Kathmandu Post reacted in writing: "Modi mantra warms Nepal's hearts." The New York Times also suggested the lack of a meeting with former King Gyanendra of Nepal signified that India would not support a return to monarchy despite the lack of a new constitution of Nepal. The commonality of a majority Hindu heritage was also played up.

4

Japan

Kyoto, Tokyo

30 August–3 September

Official visit

See also: India–Japan relations Details Modi visited Japan on a five-day official trip from 30 August to 3 September, which is labelled as his first bilateral visit outside the subcontinent. His 2014 visit further strengthened the ties between the two countries, and resulted in several key agreements, including the elevating of the already established strategic partnership to the "Special Strategic Global Partnership". During his visit, official negotiations on the sale of 2 amphibious aircraft for the Indian Navy and the long pending civil nuclear agreements have both progressed.

5

United Nations  United States

New York City, Washington, D.C.

26–30 September

Official visit, General debate of the 69th United Nations General Assembly

See also: India and the United Nations and India–United States relations Details Modi delivered his maiden speech in the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly on 27 September 2014, in which he called for the reform and expansion of the United Nations Security Council, most notably bringing attention to India's long standing demand of a permanent membership. He expressed his concerns over the relevance of a 20th century setup in the 21st century, and stressed the need to evaluate the UN's performance in the past 70 years. He also questioned why the UN should serve as the G-All for global governance, instead of several parallel sub-groupings like the G7 or G20. In the wake of the ISIS threat in West Asia and other similar threats in other parts of the world, Modi urged for the immediate implementation of the 'Comprehensive on International Terrorism' by the UN and offered India's pro-active role in it, citing India as a victim of terrorism for decades. Prior to his speech, he, along with Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj, met with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to discuss issues relating to UN governance. Modi also ridiculed the possibility of any multilateral intervention on the issue of Kashmir, a demand Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif made in his address at the UN General Assembly on 26 September, stating that the Indian government is ready for 'bilateral talks' with Pakistan provided that it cultivate a suitable environment for talks by giving up its terrorism policy against India. Modi commented briefly on climate change and the use of clean energy. In this regard, he also asked world leaders and UN officials to recognize and observe International Yoga Day, in order to emphasize the importance of incorporating Yoga into a modern-day lifestyle. Modi was also known to observe fast during a White House dinner for the Hindu festival of Navratri.

6

Myanmar

Naypyidaw

11–13 November

9th East Asia summit, 12th ASEAN–India summit

See also: India–Myanmar relations

Australia

Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

14–18 November

2014 G20 Brisbane summit, Official visit

See also: Australia–India relations Details Modi addressed the joint meeting of the Parliament of Australia.

Fiji

Suva

19 November

1st FIPIC summit

See also: Fiji–India relations Details Modi became the first Indian head of government to visit Fiji after 33 years, since Indira Gandhi's visit in 1981. While there, he also attended a 'Forum for India-Pacific Island cooperation' along with leaders from all 14 Pacific islands nations.

7

Nepal

Kathmandu

25–27 November

18th SAARC summit

See also: India–Nepal relations Details This was Modi's first ever SAARC summit.

First foreign visit by Narendra Modi as Prime Minister.

Modi arrived for a two-day visit to Nepal on 3 August. The last visit of an Indian prime minister to Nepal was 17 years ago in 1997 by Inder Kumar Gujral.[Note I] The talks with Nepal were focused on reviewing the 1950s Treaty of Peace and Friendship, India-funded hydroelectricity projects in Nepal and other infrastructure projects in Nepal. Following Jana Andolan, that marked the beginning of constitutional democracy in 1990, Modi became the first foreign leader to address a joint session of the Federal Parliament of Nepal. The Western media read it as a shift in foreign affairs for India, as well as a Nepal policy shift. He performed puja at the fifth century Pashupatinath temple (where he donated Rs. 25 crores and the high priest, Ganesh Bhatta, said: "I told him that we see him as a mascot for Hinduism, and appreciate his efforts in saving Hindu culture"). Further he pledged not to interfere in Nepal's internal affairs (following controversy of appointment of Indian priests at a Nepali temple), Modi announced a credit assistance programme of US$1 billion to Nepal and said "Nepal can free India of its darkness with its electricity. But [sic] we don't want free electricity, we want to buy it. Just by selling electricity to India, Nepal can find a place in the developed countries of the world." He also told Nepali MPs he wanted to turn India's "hostile borders benign and ultimately gateways for free trade and commerce...borders must be bridges not barriers." The Kathmandu Post reacted in writing: "Modi mantra warms Nepal's hearts." The New York Times also suggested the lack of a meeting with former King Gyanendra of Nepal signified that India would not support a return to monarchy despite the lack of a new constitution of Nepal. The commonality of a majority Hindu heritage was also played up.

Modi visited Japan on a five-day official trip from 30 August to 3 September, which is labelled as his first bilateral visit outside the subcontinent. His 2014 visit further strengthened the ties between the two countries, and resulted in several key agreements, including the elevating of the already established strategic partnership to the "Special Strategic Global Partnership". During his visit, official negotiations on the sale of 2 amphibious aircraft for the Indian Navy and the long pending civil nuclear agreements have both progressed.

Modi delivered his maiden speech in the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly on 27 September 2014, in which he called for the reform and expansion of the United Nations Security Council, most notably bringing attention to India's long standing demand of a permanent membership. He expressed his concerns over the relevance of a 20th century setup in the 21st century, and stressed the need to evaluate the UN's performance in the past 70 years. He also questioned why the UN should serve as the G-All for global governance, instead of several parallel sub-groupings like the G7 or G20. In the wake of the ISIS threat in West Asia and other similar threats in other parts of the world, Modi urged for the immediate implementation of the 'Comprehensive on International Terrorism' by the UN and offered India's pro-active role in it, citing India as a victim of terrorism for decades. Prior to his speech, he, along with Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj, met with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to discuss issues relating to UN governance. Modi also ridiculed the possibility of any multilateral intervention on the issue of Kashmir, a demand Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif made in his address at the UN General Assembly on 26 September, stating that the Indian government is ready for 'bilateral talks' with Pakistan provided that it cultivate a suitable environment for talks by giving up its terrorism policy against India. Modi commented briefly on climate change and the use of clean energy. In this regard, he also asked world leaders and UN officials to recognize and observe International Yoga Day, in order to emphasize the importance of incorporating Yoga into a modern-day lifestyle. Modi was also known to observe fast during a White House dinner for the Hindu festival of Navratri.

Modi addressed the joint meeting of the Parliament of Australia.

Modi became the first Indian head of government to visit Fiji after 33 years, since Indira Gandhi's visit in 1981. While there, he also attended a 'Forum for India-Pacific Island cooperation' along with leaders from all 14 Pacific islands nations.

This was Modi's first ever SAARC summit.

8

Seychelles

Victoria

10–11 March

See also: India–Seychelles relations Details Modi's visit to Seychelles was part of his "Indian Ocean outreach" programme. While there, he held talks with President James Alexis Michel in order to strengthen maritime ties and enhance bilateral development and cooperation.

Mauritius

Port Louis

11–13 March

See also: India–Mauritius relations Details Modi was the chief guest at the Mauritian National Day on 12 March.

Sri Lanka

Colombo, Jaffna, Anuradhapura

13–14 March

See also: India–Sri Lanka relations Details Modi was scheduled to visit Sri Lanka earlier, in January 2015. He eventually made this visit from 13–15 March 2015, following newly-inaugurated Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena's visit to New Delhi in February. During this trip, Modi also visited the city of Jafna in the Northern Province.

9

Singapore

Singapore

23 March

State funeral of Lee Kuan Yew

See also: India–Singapore relations Details Prime Minister Modi attended the state funeral of Lee Kuan Yew, the first Prime Minister of Singapore. There, at the sidelines, he met several world leaders including the Israeli President. It was his first visit to Singapore, and he is expected to visit again during the later part of the year for the golden jubilee celebration of India and Singapore's diplomatic relations.

10

France

Paris, Toulouse, Neuve-Chapelle

9–12 April

See also: France–India relations Details During his visit, Prime Minister Modi encouraged French companies to participate in the Make in India programme in defense, civil nuclear power and food processing. Prime Minister Modi also addressed the UNESCO.

Germany

Berlin, Hanover

12–14 April

See also: Germany–India relations

Canada

Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver

14–16 April

See also: Canada–India relations Details Modi addressed a huge gathering of Indian-Canadians in Toronto, similar to his previous Madison Square Garden event in New York City.

11

China

Xi'an, Beijing, Shanghai

14–16 May

See also: China–India relations Details Modi made his first visit to the People's Republic of China in May 2015. President Xi Jinping received Modi in Xi'an, his home town (akin to Xi's Ahmedabad trip last September, the home town of Modi), before official talks in Beijing.

Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar

16–17 May

See also: India–Mongolia relations Details Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Mongolia.

South Korea

Seoul

18–19 May

See also: India–South Korea relations Details Modi's visit to South Korea was part of India's East Asia policy and Modi's attempt to promote his Make in India concept to Korean investors.

12

Bangladesh

Dhaka

6–7 June

State visit

See also: Bangladesh–India relations Details Prime Minister Modi paid a visit to Bangladesh from 6 – 7 June 2015 at the invitation of Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh. This visit, the Prime Minister's first to Bangladesh. During this visit, the Prime Minister discussed the ratification of the Bangladesh–India Land Boundary Agreement - 1974 & Protocol- 2011.

13

Uzbekistan

Tashkent

6 July

See also: India–Uzbekistan relations

Kazakhstan

Astana

7 July

See also: India–Kazakhstan relations

Russia

Ufa

8–10 July

7th BRICS summit

See also: India–Russia relations Details First visit by Prime Minister Modi to Moscow. This was his second BRICS summit. This summit was a joint BRICS-SCO-EEU Summit. At this summit, the SCO (then consisting of 6 members) decided to admit India and Pakistan as full members.

Turkmenistan

Ashgabat

10–11 July

See also: India–Turkmenistan relations

Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek

12 July

See also: India–Kyrgyzstan relations

Tajikistan

Dushanbe

12–13 July

See also: India–Tajikistan relations Details Prime Minister Modi to ask Tajikistan for lease of ex-Soviet airbase.

14

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, Dubai

16–17 August

See also: India–United Arab Emirates relations Details This was the first Prime ministerial visit to the UAE in 34 years.

15

Ireland

Dublin

23 September

See also: India–Ireland relations Details The agenda was related to trade, commerce and aviation.

United Nations  United States

New York City, San Francisco Bay Area

24–30 September

Official visit

See also: India and the United Nations and India–United States relations Details This was his second visit to the United States as prime minister and third bilateral summit with President Obama. During the visit, Prime Minister Modi also visited several cities in the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, San Jose and Mountain View, and met with the executives of several tech companies.

16

United Kingdom

London, Chequers

12–14 November

Official visit

See also: India–United Kingdom relations Details Prime Minister Modi addressed the joint session of UK Parliament and also addressed a large gathering of Indian diaspora at Wembley Stadium in London.

Turkey

Antalya

15–16 November

2015 G20 Antalya summit

See also: India–Turkey relations

17

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

21–22 November

10th East Asia summit, 13th ASEAN–India summit

See also: India–Malaysia relations Details This was the Prime Minister's second visit to the East Asia summit and the related ASEAN–India summit.

Singapore

Singapore

23–25 November

See also: India–Singapore relations Details Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong invited Modi to visit Singapore in 2015 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of India and Singapore's bilateral ties.

18

United Nations  France

Paris

30 November–1 December

2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21)

See also: India and the United Nations and France–India relations Details Prime Minister Modi participated in the Leaders Event of the COP21 conference to set out India's Strategy to contain global warming.

19

Russia

Moscow

23–24 December

16th India–Russia annual summit

See also: India–Russia relations

Afghanistan

Kabul

25 December

See also: Afghanistan–India relations

Pakistan

Lahore

25 December

Informal visit

See also: India–Pakistan relations Details Informal meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on the way back from Kabul. Attended the wedding celebrations of PM Sharif's granddaughter at his residence.

Modi's visit to Seychelles was part of his "Indian Ocean outreach" programme. While there, he held talks with President James Alexis Michel in order to strengthen maritime ties and enhance bilateral development and cooperation.

Modi was the chief guest at the Mauritian National Day on 12 March.

Modi was scheduled to visit Sri Lanka earlier, in January 2015. He eventually made this visit from 13–15 March 2015, following newly-inaugurated Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena's visit to New Delhi in February. During this trip, Modi also visited the city of Jafna in the Northern Province.

Prime Minister Modi attended the state funeral of Lee Kuan Yew, the first Prime Minister of Singapore. There, at the sidelines, he met several world leaders including the Israeli President. It was his first visit to Singapore, and he is expected to visit again during the later part of the year for the golden jubilee celebration of India and Singapore's diplomatic relations.

During his visit, Prime Minister Modi encouraged French companies to participate in the Make in India programme in defense, civil nuclear power and food processing. Prime Minister Modi also addressed the UNESCO.

Modi addressed a huge gathering of Indian-Canadians in Toronto, similar to his previous Madison Square Garden event in New York City.

Modi made his first visit to the People's Republic of China in May 2015. President Xi Jinping received Modi in Xi'an, his home town (akin to Xi's Ahmedabad trip last September, the home town of Modi), before official talks in Beijing.

Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Mongolia.

Modi's visit to South Korea was part of India's East Asia policy and Modi's attempt to promote his Make in India concept to Korean investors.

Prime Minister Modi paid a visit to Bangladesh from 6 – 7 June 2015 at the invitation of Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh. This visit, the Prime Minister's first to Bangladesh. During this visit, the Prime Minister discussed the ratification of the Bangladesh–India Land Boundary Agreement - 1974 & Protocol- 2011.

First visit by Prime Minister Modi to Moscow. This was his second BRICS summit. This summit was a joint BRICS-SCO-EEU Summit. At this summit, the SCO (then consisting of 6 members) decided to admit India and Pakistan as full members.

Prime Minister Modi to ask Tajikistan for lease of ex-Soviet airbase.

This was the first Prime ministerial visit to the UAE in 34 years.

The agenda was related to trade, commerce and aviation.

This was his second visit to the United States as prime minister and third bilateral summit with President Obama. During the visit, Prime Minister Modi also visited several cities in the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, San Jose and Mountain View, and met with the executives of several tech companies.

Prime Minister Modi addressed the joint session of UK Parliament and also addressed a large gathering of Indian diaspora at Wembley Stadium in London.

This was the Prime Minister's second visit to the East Asia summit and the related ASEAN–India summit.

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong invited Modi to visit Singapore in 2015 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of India and Singapore's bilateral ties.

Prime Minister Modi participated in the Leaders Event of the COP21 conference to set out India's Strategy to contain global warming.

Informal meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on the way back from Kabul. Attended the wedding celebrations of PM Sharif's granddaughter at his residence.

20

European Union  Belgium

Brussels

30 March

14th India–European Union summit

See also: India–European Union relations and Belgium–India relations

United States

Washington, D.C.

31 March–1 April

2016 Nuclear Security summit

See also: India–United States relations

Saudi Arabia

Riyadh

2–3 April

See also: India–Saudi Arabia relations Details The agenda of this visit was energy, security, trade and well-being of Indian workers Modi is first Indian conferred Order of King Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia's highest honour for non-Muslim dignitaries.

21

Iran

Tehran

22–23 May

See also: India–Iran relations Details Connectivity and infrastructure, energy partnership with Iran, and bilateral trade.

22

Afghanistan

Herat

4 June

Working visit

See also: Afghanistan–India relations Details Narendra Modi inaugurated the Afghan–India Friendship Dam on the river Hari in Chist-e-Sharif in Herat province. During his visit he was also conferred with Afghanistan's highest civilian award Amir Amanullah Khan Award.

Qatar

Doha

4–5 June

See also: India–Qatar relations Details Held talks with Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on bilateral issues including to boost economic ties and in the hydrocarbon sector.

Switzerland

Geneva

6 June

See also: India–Switzerland relations Details Held discussions on black money issue and Nuclear Suppliers Group membership.

United States

Washington, D.C.

6–8 June

See also: India–United States relations Details Held progress review meeting with President Barack Obama on defence, security and energy, and also addressed a joint session of the United States Congress.

Mexico

Mexico City

9 June

Working visit

See also: India–Mexico relations Details Held discussions regarding Nuclear Suppliers Group membership.

23

Uzbekistan

Tashkent

23–24 June

2016 Tashkent SCO summit

See also: India–Uzbekistan relations Details At this summit, India and Pakistan signed the memorandum of obligations to join the SCO as full members. They would be admitted as full members at the next summit.

24

Mozambique

Maputo

7 July

See also: India–Mozambique relations

South Africa

Pretoria, Durban, Johannesburg, Pietermaritzburg

8–9 July

See also: India–South Africa relations

Tanzania

Dar es Salaam

10 July

See also: India–Tanzania relations

Kenya

Nairobi

11 July

See also: India–Kenya relations

25

Vietnam

Hanoi

2–3 September

See also: India–Vietnam relations

China

Hangzhou

4–5 September

2016 G20 Hangzhou summit

See also: China–India relations

Laos

Vientiane

7–8 September

11th East Asia summit, 14th ASEAN–India summit

See also: India–Laos relations

26

Thailand

Bangkok

10 November

State funeral of Bhumibol Adulyadej

See also: India–Thailand relations Details Paid homage to the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Grand Palace, Bangkok.

Japan

Tokyo, Kobe

11–12 November

See also: India–Japan relations Details Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe boarded the Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo Station to Kobe and visited the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Plant that manufactures the Shinkansen.

The agenda of this visit was energy, security, trade and well-being of Indian workers Modi is first Indian conferred Order of King Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia's highest honour for non-Muslim dignitaries.

Connectivity and infrastructure, energy partnership with Iran, and bilateral trade.

Narendra Modi inaugurated the Afghan–India Friendship Dam on the river Hari in Chist-e-Sharif in Herat province. During his visit he was also conferred with Afghanistan's highest civilian award Amir Amanullah Khan Award.

Held talks with Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on bilateral issues including to boost economic ties and in the hydrocarbon sector.

Held discussions on black money issue and Nuclear Suppliers Group membership.

Held progress review meeting with President Barack Obama on defence, security and energy, and also addressed a joint session of the United States Congress.

Held discussions regarding Nuclear Suppliers Group membership.

At this summit, India and Pakistan signed the memorandum of obligations to join the SCO as full members. They would be admitted as full members at the next summit.

Paid homage to the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Grand Palace, Bangkok.

Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe boarded the Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo Station to Kobe and visited the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Plant that manufactures the Shinkansen.

27

Sri Lanka

Colombo, Kandy

11–12 May

International Day of Vesak celebrations

See also: India–Sri Lanka relations Details Visited Tamil community in Sri Lanka.

28

Germany

Meseberg, Berlin

29–30 May

See also: Germany–India relations

Spain

Madrid

30–31 May

See also: India–Spain relations

Russia

Saint Petersburg

31 May–2 June

18th India–Russia annual summit

See also: India–Russia relations Details Also attended St. Petersburg International Economic Forum as a guest.

France

Paris

2–3 June

See also: France–India relations

29

Kazakhstan

Astana

8–9 June

2017 Astana SCO summit

See also: India–Kazakhstan relations Details India and Pakistan officially joined the SCO as full members at this summit, taking the membership of the SCO from 6 to 8.

30

Portugal

Lisbon

24 June

See also: India–Portugal relations Details 11 agreements signed included cooperation in outer space, double taxation avoidance, nano technology, improving cultural ties, youth and sports, higher education, scientific research, and setting up of an India–Portugal Business Hub and an Indian Chamber of Commerce.

United States

Washington, D.C.

25–26 June

See also: India–United States relations Details First bilateral meet of Narendra Modi and Donald Trump.

Netherlands

Amsterdam

27 June

See also: India–Netherlands relations Details 3 MoUs signed in fields of Cultural, Water Cooperation and Social Security.

31

Israel

Jerusalem, Haifa, Tel Aviv

4–6 July

See also: India–Israel relations Details Landmark first visit by an Indian Prime Minister. 7 MoUs signed: Industrial Research and Development and Technological Innovation Fund, Water Conservation, State Water Utility Reform, 3-year work program in Agriculture 2018–20, cooperation regarding atomic clocks, GEO-LEO optical link, Electric Propulsion for Small Satellites.

Germany

Hamburg

7–8 July

2017 G20 Hamburg summit

See also: Germany–India relations

32

China

Xiamen

3–5 September

9th BRICS summit

See also: China–India relations

Myanmar

Bagan, Yangon, Naypyidaw

6–7 September

See also: India–Myanmar relations

33

Philippines

Manila

12–14 November

12th East Asia summit, 15th ASEAN–India summit

See also: India–Philippines relations

Visited Tamil community in Sri Lanka.

Also attended St. Petersburg International Economic Forum as a guest.

India and Pakistan officially joined the SCO as full members at this summit, taking the membership of the SCO from 6 to 8.

11 agreements signed included cooperation in outer space, double taxation avoidance, nano technology, improving cultural ties, youth and sports, higher education, scientific research, and setting up of an India–Portugal Business Hub and an Indian Chamber of Commerce.

First bilateral meet of Narendra Modi and Donald Trump.

3 MoUs signed in fields of Cultural, Water Cooperation and Social Security.

Landmark first visit by an Indian Prime Minister. 7 MoUs signed: Industrial Research and Development and Technological Innovation Fund, Water Conservation, State Water Utility Reform, 3-year work program in Agriculture 2018–20, cooperation regarding atomic clocks, GEO-LEO optical link, Electric Propulsion for Small Satellites.

34

Switzerland

Davos

23–26 January

World Economic Forum

See also: India–Switzerland relations

35

Jordan

Amman

9 February

Transit

See also: India–Jordan relations Details First visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 30 years. Meeting with Prime Minister Hani Al-Mulki and King Abdullah II of Jordan, discussions for India–Jordan bilateral relations.

Palestine

Ramallah

10 February

See also: India–Palestine relations Details First visit by an Indian Prime Minister. Signed six agreements worth around USD 50 million that includes setting up of a USD 30 million super speciality hospital in Beit Sahur. Construction of a centre for empowering women. During his visit he was conferred the highest civilian award of the Palestine, Grand Collar of the State of Palestine

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, Dubai

10–11 February

See also: India–United Arab Emirates relations Details Awarding a consortium of Indian oil companies a 10% stake in offshore oil concession; administration of contractual employment of Indian workers in the Gulf country; technical cooperation in railways, joint research and technology transfer; cooperation in the field of finance, an MoU between Bombay Stock Exchange and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange; multi-modal logistics park and hub in Jammu comprising warehouses and specialised storage solutions.

Oman

Muscat

11–12 February

See also: India–Oman relations Details Met Sultan Qaboos; signed eight agreements, including an MoU on legal and judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters; signed annexutre to the MoU on military cooperation; academic and scholarly cooperation between National Defence College, Sultanate of Oman and the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses; cooperation between Foreign Service Institute, Ministry of External Affairs, India and Oman's Diplomatic Institute; cooperation in the field of health, tourism and peaceful uses of outer space; legal and judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters;

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Sweden

Stockholm

16–18 April

1st India–Nordic summit

See also: India–Sweden relations

United Kingdom

London

18–20 April

2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

See also: India–United Kingdom relations

Germany

Berlin

20 April

Working visit

See also: Germany–India relations

37

China

Wuhan

27–28 April

Informal summit

See also: China–India relations

38

Nepal

Janakpur, Kathmandu

11–12 May

Working visit

See also: India–Nepal relations

39

Russia

Sochi

21 May

Informal summit

See also: India–Russia relations

40

Indonesia

Jakarta

29–30 May

See also: India–Indonesia relations

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

31 May

Working visit

See also: India–Malaysia relations Details Discussions with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on defence, maritime security and strategic access to ports.

Singapore

Singapore

31 May–2 June

See also: India–Singapore relations Details Met with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on agreements concerning peace and security in the Indo-Pacitic region, naval cooperation, among others topics.

41

China

Qingdao

9–10 June

2018 Qingdao SCO summit

See also: China–India relations

42

Rwanda

Kigali, Rweru model village

23–24 July

State visit

See also: India–Rwanda relations

Uganda

Entebbe, Kampala

24–25 July

State visit

See also: India–Uganda relations

South Africa

Johannesburg

25–27 July

10th BRICS summit

See also: India–South Africa relations

43

Nepal

Kathmandu

30–31 August

4th BIMSTEC summit

See also: India–Nepal relations

44

Japan

Tokyo

28–29 October

Official visit

See also: India–Japan relations

45

Singapore

Singapore

14–15 November

13th East Asia summit

See also: India–Singapore relations

Maldives

Malé

17 November

Swearing-in ceremony of Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

See also: India–Maldives relations

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Argentina

Buenos Aires

29 November–1 December

2018 G20 Buenos Aires summit

See also: Argentina–India relations

First visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 30 years. Meeting with Prime Minister Hani Al-Mulki and King Abdullah II of Jordan, discussions for India–Jordan bilateral relations.

First visit by an Indian Prime Minister. Signed six agreements worth around USD 50 million that includes setting up of a USD 30 million super speciality hospital in Beit Sahur. Construction of a centre for empowering women. During his visit he was conferred the highest civilian award of the Palestine, Grand Collar of the State of Palestine

Awarding a consortium of Indian oil companies a 10% stake in offshore oil concession; administration of contractual employment of Indian workers in the Gulf country; technical cooperation in railways, joint research and technology transfer; cooperation in the field of finance, an MoU between Bombay Stock Exchange and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange; multi-modal logistics park and hub in Jammu comprising warehouses and specialised storage solutions.

Met Sultan Qaboos; signed eight agreements, including an MoU on legal and judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters; signed annexutre to the MoU on military cooperation; academic and scholarly cooperation between National Defence College, Sultanate of Oman and the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses; cooperation between Foreign Service Institute, Ministry of External Affairs, India and Oman's Diplomatic Institute; cooperation in the field of health, tourism and peaceful uses of outer space; legal and judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters;

Discussions with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on defence, maritime security and strategic access to ports.

Met with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on agreements concerning peace and security in the Indo-Pacitic region, naval cooperation, among others topics.

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South Korea

Seoul

21–22 February

See also: India–South Korea relations

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Maldives

Malé

8 June

See also: India–Maldives relations

Sri Lanka

Colombo

9 June

See also: India–Sri Lanka relations

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Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek

14–15 June

2019 Bishkek SCO summit

See also: India–Kyrgyzstan relations

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Japan

Osaka

27–29 June

2019 G20 Osaka summit

See also: India–Japan relations

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Bhutan

Thimphu

17–18 August

State visit

See also: Bhutan–India relations

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France

Paris

22–23 August

Official visit

See also: France–India relations

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi

23–24 August

See also: India–United Arab Emirates relations Details During his visit, the prime minister met Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and received the Order of Zayed, the highest civilian award of the UAE.

Bahrain

Manama, Riffa

24–25 August

See also: Bahrain–India relations Details First ever visit by an Indian prime minister to the Kingdom. During his visit, He held talks with Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain and received the Order of the Renaissance, the third highest civilian decoration of Bahrain.

France

Biarritz

25–26 August

45th G7 summit

See also: France–India relations

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Russia

Vladivostok

4–5 September

Official visit, 5th Eastern Economic Forum

See also: India–Russia relations

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United Nations United States

New York City, Houston, Chicago

20–27 September

General debate of the 74th United Nations General Assembly, 1st India–Caribbean summit, Howdy Modi event

See also: India and the United Nations and India–United States relations Details Prime Minister Modi addressed the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly and later an event in Houston with Indian Americans along US President Donald Trump and took part in bilateral and multilateral talks with the heads of government of Pacific island nations. In another event at New York he was presented the Global Goalkeeper Award by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Saudi Arabia

Riyadh

29 October

See also: India–Saudi Arabia relations

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Thailand

Bangkok

2–4 November

14th East Asia summit, 16th ASEAN–India summit

See also: India–Thailand relations

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Brazil

Brasília

13–14 November

11th BRICS summit

See also: Brazil–India relations