India, Dec. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman, saying that the tour would be an opportunity to review bilateral relations with the three countries and to engage with the Indian diaspora.

In a statement ahead of his visit, Modi noted that India has age-old civilisational ties and extensive contemporary bilateral relations with all three nations.

The PM will first travel to Jordan during December 15-16 at the invitation of King Abdullah II, with the visit marking 75 years of diplomatic ties. Besides holding discussions with King Abdullah II and Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, Modi said he looks forward to engagements with Crown Prince Al Hussein.

"In Amman, I will also meet the vi...