New Delhi, July 2, 2025 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a landmark five-nation tour on Tuesday, covering Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. This eight-day diplomatic outreach is Modi’s longest foreign visit in nearly a decade and signals a deepening of India’s ties with the Global South. His agenda includes strengthening bilateral relationships, expanding trade and defence cooperation, and advancing India’s leadership in multilateral forums like BRICS.

The first stop is Ghana, where Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit in over three decades. He was received with ceremonial honours and is expected to hold delegation-level talks with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, focusing on energy, digital infrastructure, defence, and development cooperation. He is also scheduled to address Ghana’s Parliament and visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.

Modi’s next destination is Trinidad & Tobago, where he will engage with President Christine Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. He will be conferred with the country’s highest civilian honour and address a joint sitting of Parliament. This visit marks a significant step in reinforcing cultural and economic ties, especially with a large Indian-origin diaspora in the Caribbean nation.

In Argentina, Modi will meet President Javier Milei for comprehensive bilateral talks covering sectors such as trade, agriculture, energy, mining, and pharmaceuticals. India and Argentina are expected to sign multiple agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation in strategic industries and regional partnerships.

The high point of the tour is Modi’s participation in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Scheduled for July 6–7, the summit’s theme is “Inclusive and Sustainable Global South.” Modi is expected to advocate for global governance reform, counter-terrorism cooperation, and climate finance. Sources indicate India will push for strong language in the BRICS declaration condemning terrorism in light of the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Notably, Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the summit, marking a first since 2013. On July 8, Modi will continue his state visit in Brazil’s capital, where key defence and intelligence-sharing agreements are expected to be finalized with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

The final leg of the journey takes the Prime Minister to Namibia, where he will meet President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The two leaders are expected to discuss collaboration in critical minerals, including uranium, which is vital for India’s nuclear energy sector. Modi will also address Namibia’s Parliament and visit the national memorial to honour the country's independence struggle.

This multi-nation tour is seen as a strategic pivot by India to increase its presence in Africa and Latin America, enhance South-South cooperation, and assert its role as a key voice for emerging economies. Modi’s visits aim not only to secure new economic and defence partnerships but also to reinforce India's image as a bridge-builder in an increasingly multipolar world.