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Modi’s Dec. 15–18 Jordan–EthiopiaOman Tour Set as Cabinet Clears Oman CEPA

Officials indicate a likely CEPA signing in Muscat, with defence cooperation including Jaguar spares progressing.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman from December 15 to 18.
  • India’s Union Cabinet approved the IndiaOman trade pact after Oman’s Shura Council cleared the draft the previous day.
  • The CEPA is expected to be signed or formally announced during the Oman leg on December 17–18, according to official briefings and press reports.
  • MEA officials said Oman intends to transfer spares from its retired Jaguar fleet to India, with supplies likely to arrive in the coming days.
  • The trip will review cooperation across trade, investment, energy, defence and technology, includes Modi’s first visit to Ethiopia, and may feature exchanges on regional issues such as Gaza.