Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a significant five-nation diplomatic tour beginning July 2, marking his longest overseas visit since assuming office in 2014. The eight-day journey, concluding on July 9, spans two continents and includes strategic engagements in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia.
The tour commences in Ghana, where Modi will stay from July 2 to 3. This marks the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to Ghana in three decades. The agenda includes discussions with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in energy, defense, and trade.
From there, Modi will head to Trinidad and Tobago for a two-day visit, July 3 to 4—the first by an Indian PM since 1999. He is scheduled to meet both President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, and will address a joint session of Parliament. The visit aims to refresh historical ties rooted in shared heritage and diaspora connections.
Next, Modi will visit Argentina from July 4 to 5, where he is set to hold talks with President Javier Milei. The leaders are expected to deepen collaboration in agriculture, renewable energy, mining, oil and gas, and bilateral investments. This stop is positioned to strengthen India’s strategic and economic footprint in Latin America.
A major highlight of the trip will be Modi’s participation in the 17th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Brazil, taking place in Rio de Janeiro from July 5 to 8. The summit will see discussions on global governance reform, AI regulation, climate change, public health, and multilateral cooperation. Modi is also expected to hold bilateral talks with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília to expand partnerships in defense, trade, energy, and science.
The final stop is Namibia, where Modi will meet President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and deliver a parliamentary address. This will be just the third prime ministerial visit from India to the country, reinforcing longstanding India-Namibia relations.
The Ministry of External Affairs underscored that this comprehensive tour aims to strengthen India’s role as a leader among Global South nations and to deepen strategic, economic, and cultural linkages with key partners across Africa and Latin America.
