Prime Minister Narendra Modi today set off on a historic eight-day diplomatic journey spanning five nations—Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia—marking India’s most expansive international outreach this decade.
The tour, which underscores India’s commitment to South-South cooperation, is designed to bolster strategic partnerships, fortify trade ties, and amplify India’s role in global multilateral forums like BRICS, AU, ECOWAS, and CARICOM.
The tour began in Ghana, where Modi was welcomed by President John Dramani Mahama. Talks focused on cooperation in energy, health, infrastructure, and democratic engagement, with Modi scheduled to address the Ghanaian Parliament—a gesture of mutual respect between two democracies.
In Trinidad & Tobago, the visit carries powerful historical and emotional resonance. As the two nations commemorate 180 years of ancestral ties, Modi’s meetings with President Christine Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar are expected to rejuvenate longstanding cultural and trade relationships.
The third leg, Argentina, marked a diplomatic milestone: Modi is the first Indian PM to visit in 57 years. Talks with President Javier Milei centred on oil, gas, and agricultural partnerships, strengthening India’s food and energy security.
In Brazil, Modi participates in the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, advancing India’s leadership in shaping a fair and multipolar global order. Bilateral discussions with President Lula in Brasília will further align India and Brazil’s developmental agendas.
The final stop, Namibia, touches a historic chord of anti-colonial solidarity. With a spotlight on lithium cooperation and sustainable development, Modi’s address to the Joint Session of the Namibian Parliament is poised to deepen this emerging partnership.
This tour, spanning continents and causes, reinforces India’s ambitions to be a trusted leader in the Global South—strategically, historically, and diplomatically.
