The North News
New Delhi, July 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for a five-nation tour covering Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, aimed at strengthening partnerships across the Global South and enhancing India’s diplomatic outreach in multilateral forums. In a departure statement issued on Wednesday, Modi said his visit, spanning from 2 to 9 July, will focus on areas including investment, energy, health, security, and development partnerships.
His first stop is Ghana, where he will meet President John Dramani Mahama. The West African nation, Modi noted, is a valued partner and plays a significant role in both the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He is also expected to address the Parliament of Ghana during his visit on 2–3 July. From there, the Prime Minister will travel to Trinidad and Tobago for a two-day visit, where he will meet President Christine Carla Kangaloo and newly elected Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. Modi described the trip as an opportunity to “rejuvenate the special bonds of ancestry and kinship” — a nod to the 180-year-old Indian diaspora in the Caribbean nation.
Modi’s next stop will be Argentina, marking the first bilateral visit by the Prime Minister to the country in 57 years. He will hold talks with President Javier Milei on enhancing cooperation in areas such as agriculture, critical minerals, energy, trade, tourism, and technology.
On 6–7 July, Modi will attend the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, reaffirming India’s commitment to the bloc as a platform for cooperation among emerging economies. He is also scheduled to hold bilateral discussions in Brasilia with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva — the first such state visit by an Indian PM to Brazil in nearly six decades.
The final leg of the tour will take Modi to Namibia, where he will meet President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The visit is expected to chart a roadmap for future cooperation and further bolster historical ties rooted in anti-colonial solidarity. Modi will also address a joint session of Namibia’s Parliament.
“This visit will reinforce our bonds of friendship across the Global South, strengthen partnerships across the Atlantic, and deepen engagements with BRICS, the African Union, ECOWAS, and CARICOM,” Modi said.
