Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a pivotal five-nation diplomatic tour on Wednesday, aiming to reinforce India’s position as a key leader in the Global South. His journey, spanning July 2 to 9, includes stops in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The trip is designed to bolster partnerships across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean while promoting collaboration on multilateral platforms like BRICS, CARICOM, the African Union, and ECOWAS.
Before departure, the Prime Minister expressed optimism that this outreach would “strengthen bonds of friendship and cooperation across the Global South and deepen engagements on both sides of the Atlantic.”
Ghana Visit
PM Modi’s first destination is Ghana (July 2–3), where he is meeting President John Dramani Mahama. The visit focuses on enhancing ties in health, investment, security, energy, and development cooperation. Describing Ghana as a “valued partner in the African Union and ECOWAS,” Modi also called addressing Ghana’s Parliament an “honor shared by two thriving democracies.”
Trinidad & Tobago Stop
Modi will then visit Trinidad and Tobago (July 3–4), a nation with deep cultural and ancestral links to India. His trip coincides with the 180th anniversary of the arrival of the first Indian immigrants. He will hold talks with President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, and expressed a desire to “rejuvenate the special bonds of kinship that tie us together.”
Historic Argentina Visit
The Prime Minister’s journey continues in Argentina, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM in over 50 years. Scheduled for July 4–5, the visit will focus on cooperation in energy, agriculture, critical minerals, trade, and technology. PM Modi is expected to meet President Javier Milei and deepen India-Argentina G20 collaboration.
Brazil and BRICS Summit
In Brazil, Modi will participate in the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6–7, followed by a state visit to Brasília. This is the first Indian PM visit to the Brazilian capital in decades. Modi emphasized India’s commitment to BRICS as a platform for building a more equitable and multipolar global order.
Namibia: A Symbol of Shared Struggle
The final stop is Namibia, where PM Modi will meet President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and address the Joint Session of Namibia’s Parliament. Highlighting the countries’ shared anti-colonial history, Modi described the visit as a celebration of “enduring solidarity and mutual pursuit of development.”
The tour signifies a bold diplomatic stride to reinforce India’s leadership and cooperative vision for the Global South.
