Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a significant eight-day, five-nation tour, marking his longest diplomatic visit in nearly a decade. The tour, which began on July 2, 2025, includes stops in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The primary objective is to strengthen ties with the Global South, expand partnerships in key sectors, and deepen engagement in multilateral forums.
The Prime Minister's first stop is Ghana, a valued partner in the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This visit marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly three decades. Discussions with President John Dramani Mahama will focus on strengthening historical ties and exploring new avenues of cooperation in investment, energy, health, security, and development partnerships. Modi will also address the Parliament of Ghana.
Next, Modi will visit Trinidad and Tobago, a nation with deep ancestral and cultural connections to India. This visit, the first by an Indian leader in 27 years, coincides with the 180th anniversary of the arrival of the first Indians in Trinidad and Tobago. He is scheduled to meet with President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to reaffirm historical connections and expand bilateral cooperation.
Following the Caribbean stop, the Prime Minister will travel to Argentina, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the South American nation in 57 years. In Buenos Aires, he will meet with President Javier Milei to discuss expanding cooperation in agriculture, critical minerals, energy, trade, tourism, technology, and investment. Argentina is a key economic partner in Latin America and a close collaborator in the G20.
A central event of the tour is the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6-7. As a founding member, India is committed to fostering cooperation among emerging economies. On the sidelines of the summit, Modi will also hold bilateral meetings with other world leaders. He will then travel to Brasilia for a bilateral State Visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly six decades, to meet with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and advance common priorities for the Global South. Noteably, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the summit.
The final leg of the tour will be in Namibia, the first prime ministerial visit in 27 years. Modi will meet with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and address the Namibian parliament, underscoring the shared history of struggle against colonialism and charting a new roadmap for cooperation in diverse areas.
This five-nation tour highlights India's commitment to strengthening its relationships with countries in the Global South and expanding its partnerships across various sectors. The visit is expected to reinforce India's bonds of friendship, strengthen partnerships across the Atlantic, and deepen engagement with multilateral forums such as BRICS, the African Union, ECOWAS, and CARICOM.
