PM Modi News: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is often on foreign tours. At present also PM Modi is on a tour of three countries. At present he has reached New Zealand on the last leg of this journey. PM Modi often buys many things during his foreign trips, but have you ever wondered how the PM makes payments abroad? You wouldn’t have thought, right? Neither would you know? So let us tell you.

How does PM Modi make payments?
When PM Modi was on his visit to Singapore in 2018, he had purchased a Madhubani painting from there. He had used RuPay card while purchasing this painting. So in August 2019, during an official visit to Bhutan, he bought local Bhutanese handicrafts and used RuPay card.

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So during their visit to Abu Dhabi in February 2024, PM Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan had started linking India’s UPI with the UAE’s ‘AANI’ payment system and RuPay card with the ‘JAYWAN’ card there. During this, both the leaders also saw live transactions taking place by swiping each other’s cards.

Indians promote UPI
The purpose of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to buy these goods abroad and make the payment himself is to show Indian tourists and the world that India’s fintech technologies like UPI and RuPay are now completely safe and accepted at the international level. In such a situation, if Indian people go on a foreign trip then they should use these techniques only and not by exchanging currency.

In which countries does UPI and RuPay work?
Indian UPI and RuPay works in India including countries like France, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Qatar, Oman, South Korea. Although RuPay does not work in some parts of France, it does work in other parts.

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PM Modi UAE Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first leg of his five-nation tour, where he was warmly welcomed by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Abu Dhabi Airport. Prime Minister Modi was also given a formal guard of honor at the airport. During this time, delegation level talks also started between the two countries.

‘India stands with UAE in every situation’

During the meeting with the President of UAE, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India and UAE will work together in every field in the coming times. He said that India will stand with UAE in every situation and every situation. Prime Minister Modi said that the ongoing war in West Asia has affected the entire world. In such times, conversation and patience are very important. He said that the solution to tension can come only through dialogue.

I thank my brother HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, for the special gesture of receiving me at Abu Dhabi airport. I look forward to our discussions towards furthering India-UAE ties across key sectors like energy, investment, supply chains and more.… pic.twitter.com/3RPRCipnsr

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 15, 2026

Condemned attacks on UAE

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also strongly condemned the attacks on UAE. He said that UAE was targeted and that time was very difficult for the country. PM Modi said that India stands strongly with UAE in such difficult times. He also expressed his gratitude to the UAE government for taking care of the Indian community living in UAE.

‘I wanted to meet you for a long time’

Prime Minister Modi told the UAE President that he wanted to meet him for a long time and he is very happy to meet him today. He said that there have been continuous phone conversations between the two leaders.

‘I have come to my second home’

During the delegation-level talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “I express my heartfelt gratitude for your warm welcome. As you said, I have come to my second home. This feeling holds great importance in my life.” Prime Minister Modi also said that today UAE Air Force jets provided him security, which is a matter of honor for the people of India.

UAE President said- PM Modi has come to his second home

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Prime Minister Modi and said that he has come to his second home. Bilateral relations, regional situation and many important issues were discussed between the two leaders.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure was not only limited to changes within the country, but also became a story of presenting India with new confidence on the global stage. From 2014 till now, both the number and impact of his foreign tours have continuously increased. These visits were not just a formality, but became a means of strengthening strategy, trade, security and soft power of India. The timeline of these tours tells about India’s changing global role.

2014: The beginning itself made the intention clear

As soon as Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, activism started appearing in foreign policy. In the very first year there were visits to countries like Bhutan, Nepal, Japan, America and Australia. This was a clear indication that India would no longer remain confined to its borders. The speech given in Hindi for the first time in the United Nations General Assembly was also a part of this confidence.

2015: Balance from neighborhood to west

This year the focus was on neighboring countries and Gulf nations. PM Modi reached from Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Mauritius to UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iran. Issues like energy, investment and security of Indian expatriates remained at the center of relations with Gulf countries. This was the same period when India-Gulf relations reached new heights.

2016: Direct talks with big powers

In 2016, there were tours to America, Russia, China and major countries of Europe. From Washington to Moscow, India made it clear that it is not standing with any one faction but with its interests. India’s voice started being heard more clearly than before at the BRICS and G-20 forums.

2017: Aggressive Confidence in Diplomacy

Israel’s historic visit, strategic partnerships with Germany and France and activism in the Asia-Pacific region marked this year. For the first time, India-Israel relations openly got a new direction. This period shows that India is no longer maintaining relations openly but openly.

2018: From Act East to Global South

Relations with countries like Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia strengthened. Tours to African countries also increased this year. India made it clear that it wants equal partnership not only with big powers but also with developing countries.

2019: Power again, double the activity

At the beginning of his second term, he visited America, Russia, France and Japan. Programs like ‘Howdy Modi’ directly connected the Indian diaspora. Both continuity and clarity were visible in foreign policy.

2020-2021: Digital diplomacy amid the pandemic

Travel reduced due to Covid, but India’s presence did not reduce. India sent help to dozens of countries through vaccine diplomacy. Foreign policy was not allowed to come to a halt through virtual summits.

2022–2024: War, energy and balance

India adopted a balanced stance during the Ukraine-Russia war. The tours of Europe, Gulf and Asia continued. India made it clear that it is in favor of peace, but will not compromise with its national interests.

total till date

From 2014 to 2024, PM Modi has visited more than 70 countries. This is considered to be the most extensive global outreach undertaken by any Indian Prime Minister.

PM Modi’s visit in 2025

January-February 2025

The foreign policy of the Modi government remained active in the beginning of the year itself. From February 10 to 13, he visited France and the United States, where he met the top leadership of both countries and held in-depth talks on issues such as AI/digital, commercial cooperation, and strategic partnerships.

March 2025

In the month of March, the Prime Minister visited Mauritius, where he deepened bilateral relations and opened new frontiers of India-Mauritius cooperation. During the same period, he kept trade and investment at the center of high-level talks with some European countries including Cyprus and Canada.

April 2025

In early April, Modi participated in a major regional summit held in Thailand and from there traveled directly to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka honored him with its highest civilian honour, Mitra Vibhushan, which reflects the spirit of partnership between the two countries.

July 2025 – Longest journey across 5 countries

The biggest and longest foreign tour of the year was from 02 July to 09 July 2025, when Prime Minister Modi visited five countries simultaneously, which was recorded as the most extensive foreign tour of this decade.

During this period, he first visited Ghana, where talks were held regarding India-economic partnership and India’s partnership with Africa. After this he established his presence in Trinidad and Tobago, where the focus was on cultural and economic cooperation. On the next stop, he reached Argentina, where both the countries are considering partnership in areas like agriculture, energy and investment. Under this trip, Modi attended the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil and finally also went to Namibia, where topics like digital and defense cooperation were discussed.

September-November 2025

In these months, Modi focused on strengthening technological, defense and energy ties with African and European partners and participated in several online/offline summits. During this period, dialogue continued with other neighboring countries including India and Nepal.

December 2025- Joint tour of three nations

The last phase of 2025 was very special: in the month of December, Modi set out on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman with the aim of deepening the strategic partnership at the global level. In Jordan he was graciously hosted by the local leadership, Ethiopia awarded him its highest civilian honor ‘The Great Honor Nishan’ and in Oman the two countries agreed to further enhance energy, defense and trade.

Which currency has the highest value?

The most valuable currency in the world is Kuwaiti Dinar. A Kuwaiti dinar is much stronger than both the Indian rupee and the US dollar. The reason for this is Kuwait’s stable economy, oil reserves and limited money supply. After this comes Bahrain Dinar and Oman Riyal.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a strategic foreign visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman. His journey has started from 15th December, which will continue till 18th December. During this time he has completed the journey to Jordan. At present he is present in Ethiopia and after this he will visit Oman. This visit is not limited to just formal diplomatic meetings, but is directly related to trade, investment, defense cooperation and regional stability.

With this foreign tour, a question also arises in the minds of common people that when Indian citizens go to these countries, what is the value of the Indian rupee there and what is their spending power. It is important to understand this aspect in simple language. If we first talk about Jordan, it is considered a reliable ally of India in West Asia. Thousands of Indians are involved in work and business here, due to which the relations between the two countries remain strong.

jordanian dinar price

The official currency of Jordan is the Jordanian Dinar, which is counted among the strongest currencies in the world. According to the report of Vice.com, the value of 1 Jordanian Dinar in India is Rs 128.23. According to this, if an Indian comes back to India after earning 500 rupees, then his price will be 64 thousand 115 rupees.

currency of ethiopia

The currency of Ethiopia is called Ethiopian Birr. The situation here seems completely opposite to Jordan. The Indian Rupee is in a stronger position against the Ethiopian currency. According to the report of Vice.com, the value of 1 Ethiopian Birr in India is only 0.59 paise. This is the reason why Indian businessmen and tourists are able to avail more facilities here at lower cost. According to this, if an Indian comes to India with 500 Ethiopian Birr, its price will be only Rs 293.
Currency of Oman Omani Rial

After Ethiopia, Prime Minister Modi will visit Oman. This visit is historic in many ways, as India and Oman are completing 70 years of diplomatic relations. Oman is a major partner of India in the Gulf region and a large number of Indian citizens work here. Oman’s currency Omani Rial is among the most expensive currencies in the world. For this reason, the value of Indian Rupee appears quite low here. According to the report of Vice.com, the value of 1 Omani Riyal is 236 rupees. According to this, if an Indian earns Rs 500 by going to Oman, then after coming to India its price will be Rs 1 lakh 18 thousand 154.

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