Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake a five-nation foreign visit from July 2 to July 9. This upcoming trip marks his most extensive diplomatic travel in the last ten years, with a primary focus on South America, Caribbean islands, and African nations. The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that the journey will commence in Ghana and conclude in Namibia, encompassing stops in Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, and Brazil.
Modi’s itinerary includes significant engagements in each country. In Ghana, he will support the establishment of a vaccine production center and address the Parliament, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in three decades. His visit to Trinidad and Tobago, at the invitation of Prime Minister Kamala Prasad-Bissessar, represents the first such trip in 25 years, including an address to the joint session of Parliament. In Argentina, discussions with President Javier Miley will center on enhancing cooperation in areas like defense, agriculture, mining, energy, trade, and investment. In Brazil, he will participate in the 17th BRICS summit in 2025, addressing terrorism concerns, including the recent Pahalgam attack. The final stop in Namibia will see the Prime Minister meet President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and address the Parliament, with a focus on implementing India’s digital payment system, UPI.