Jul 01, 2025
The Longest Diplomatic Tour by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
From July 2 to July 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be traveling to five countries on two continents, and for him, this will be the longest diplomatic trip in ten years
The tour includes stops in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, demonstrating a significant outreach to the Caribbean, South America, and Africa
PM Modi is the first Indian prime minister to visit Ghana in thirty years. It will strengthen defence, energy, and economic ties, as well as assist a new vaccine production facility, which is are priority
Ghana's top trading partner and investor is India, with significant partnerships in the fields of infrastructure, health, agriculture, and gold
Modi's visit marks the first time an Indian prime minister has visited in 25 years. He will speak to the Parliament's joint session and interact with the Indian diaspora
Modi will meet with President Javier Milei in Argentina to talk about extending collaboration in trade, energy, mining, agriculture, and defence
A major highlight is that Modi attended the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro and then had bilateral discussions with President Lula in Brazil is a significant highlight
In Namibia, where the tour comes to an end, strategic and historical ties are reaffirmed, and new areas of collaboration are explored
India's dedication to deepening ties with the Global South and broadening its diplomatic reach is demonstrated by the visit
This tour demonstrates Modi's strategy for optimising diplomatic output and establishing enduring international relationships, complete with a full schedule and high-level engagements
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