July 3, 2025
The BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro is the centrepiece of the visit, with bilateral talks planned with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Modi’s visit to Argentina is the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 57 years, highlighting cooperation in agriculture, energy, trade, and critical minerals
In Ghana, Modi aims to deepen ties in investment, health, security and development, and will address the country's Parliament
The visit to Trinidad and Tobago celebrates 180 years of Indian presence, focusing on cultural ties and political cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a five-nation tour spanning Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia, from July 2 to 9. The BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro will be the focal point of the week-long diplomatic mission, with multilateral engagement and bilateral diplomacy high on the agenda.
In a statement ahead of his departure, Modi said the visits would reinforce India’s friendship across the Global South, strengthen ties on both sides of the Atlantic, and deepen engagements with platforms such as BRICS, the African Union, ECOWAS and CARICOM.
The visit took place in Ghana from July 2 to 3, at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama. Describing Ghana as a valued partner in the Global South, Modi highlighted its key role in the African Union and ECOWAS. His engagements include discussions on expanding cooperation in investment, energy, health, security, capacity building and development, as well as an address to Ghana’s Parliament.
Modi will then travel to Trinidad and Tobago from July 3 to 4. The Caribbean nation shares a deep historical and cultural connection with India, marking 180 years since the first Indian migrants arrived in the region. During the visit, he will meet President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, focusing on enhancing political, economic and ancestral ties.
Next on the itinerary is Argentina, where Modi will undertake the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 57 years. Calling Argentina a key Latin American economic partner and a G20 collaborator, Modi said discussions with President Javier Milei would focus on agriculture, critical minerals, energy, trade, tourism, technology and investment.
Modi will then participate in the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 6 to 7. He underscored India’s founding membership of the group and reiterated its commitment to BRICS as a platform for equitable global cooperation. Several bilateral meetings with world leaders are also planned on the sidelines of the summit, although Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending.
Following the summit, Modi will travel to Brasilia for a state visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly 60 years. The visit aims to deepen bilateral ties with Brazil and reinforce India’s leadership in the Global South dialogue.
The final stop is Namibia, where Modi will meet President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Referring to Namibia as a trusted partner in the shared struggle against colonialism, Modi said the visit would chart a new roadmap for cooperation across sectors and include an address to the Namibian Parliament to celebrate the two countries’ enduring solidarity.
Source: Indian Express