Is PM Modi Starting a Five-Nation Tour Today, Beginning with Ghana?

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Key Takeaways
- PM Modi's five-nation tour aims to strengthen India's global partnerships.
- The first stop is Ghana, an important diplomatic engagement.
- India and Ghana will focus on enhancing cooperation in economic and defense sectors.
- This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in 30 years.
- Future stops include Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia.
New Delhi, July 2 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is ready to embark on a pivotal five-nation tour starting today, a major diplomatic initiative designed to enhance India’s global partnerships across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
This eight-day journey will take the Prime Minister to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, commencing with his first stop in Ghana, a nation that has not seen an Indian Prime Minister in the last three decades.
PM Modi's visit to Ghana from July 2 to 3 marks his inaugural trip to the West African country. Additionally, this visit is the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 30 years.
While in Accra, PM Modi will be welcomed with full ceremonial honors at Kotoka International Airport at 8:00 p.m. IST. He will then head to Jubilee House for a series of bilateral discussions with President John Dramani Mahama, which will include high-level talks and a joint press statement. The day will conclude with a state dinner hosted by President Mahama.
As per the Ministry of External Affairs, both sides are expected to review their strong bilateral relations and seek new avenues for enhancing collaboration in the areas of economic, energy, defense, and development.
India and Ghana share a rich history of cooperation, with India significantly contributing to Ghana's development through capacity building and investment.
After his engagements in Ghana, Prime Minister Modi will move on to Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean, followed by a visit to Argentina. He will then travel to Brazil to take part in the 17th BRICS Summit in 2025, before wrapping up his tour in Namibia.