Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Thursday morning after completing a landmark five-nation diplomatic tour from July 2 to 9. This high-profile foreign outreach encompassed visits to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, reinforcing India’s bilateral and multilateral ties with strategic partners across Africa, the Caribbean, and South America.
A key highlight of the tour was PM Modi’s active participation in the 17th BRICS Summit, hosted this year in Rio de Janeiro, under the presidency of Brazil. Ghana (July 2–3)
Prime Minister Modi kicked off his diplomatic journey with a historic visit to #Ghana — the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over 30 years. In the capital city, Accra, he engaged in wide-ranging bilateral discussions with President John Mahama.
The two leaders undertook a comprehensive review of the India-Ghana partnership, identifying new areas for collaboration in economic development, defence, maritime security, energy, and critical minerals.
The outcome of the visit saw both nations agree to elevate ties to a #ComprehensivePartnership, marking a new chapter in Indo-Ghanaian relations. As a gesture of deep respect and recognition of PM Modi’s leadership, he was awarded #TheOfficerOfTheOrderOfTheStarOfGhana—the highest civilian honour of the nation.
Trinidad and Tobago (July 3–4)
On the second leg of his tour, PM Modi travelled to #TrinidadAndTobago, making him the first Indian leader to visit the Caribbean country in more than two decades. During his visit, he met with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and delivered a special address to the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago.
A major announcement was made regarding the extension of #OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) cards to include sixth-generation members of the Indian diaspora in the country—a decision welcomed warmly by the Indo-Caribbean community. In a gesture of diplomatic honour, PM Modi was conferred with #TheOrderOfTheRepublicOfTrinidadAndTobago, the nation’s highest civilian decoration.
Argentina (July 4–5)
Prime Minister Modi then headed south to #Argentina, marking the first-ever standalone bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in nearly 60 years. In Buenos Aires, he was received by President Javier Milei, and the two leaders held extensive talks aimed at enhancing cooperation in strategic areas such as defence, agriculture, mining, clean energy, trade, and investment.
Describing the engagement as highly productive, PM Modi emphasised that the deliberations had laid a strong foundation for deeper ties between India and Argentina. The Mayor of Buenos Aires, Jorge Macri, also honoured PM Modi by presenting him with the symbolic #KeyToTheCity, signifying friendship and goodwill.
Brazil (July 6–7)
In the fourth segment of his tour, Prime Minister Modi attended the #17thBRICSSummit in Rio de Janeiro, where he joined fellow leaders from Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa to deliberate on key global challenges and the future direction of the BRICS bloc. His address at the summit focused on inclusive global governance, technology cooperation, and the empowerment of the Global South.
Following the summit, the Prime Minister proceeded to Brasília, the Brazilian capital, for a State Visit. There, he held bilateral talks with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during which both leaders committed to broadening the scope of the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership. Areas of discussion included trade, defence, agriculture, healthcare, space exploration, and people-to-people connections.
In a grand gesture of state honour, President Lula bestowed on PM Modi the #GrandCollarOfTheNationalOrderOfTheSouthernCross, Brazil’s highest civilian award, recognising his efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation and promote South-South solidarity.
The five-nation tour underscored Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to strengthening India’s global footprint, building resilient partnerships, and advocating for a more inclusive, multipolar world order. Each leg of the journey not only reaffirmed old friendships but also opened new avenues for meaningful collaboration across continents.
