Prime Minister's International Visits

Ghana (July 2-3)

This marks PM's first bilateral visit to Ghana, and notably, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in three decades.

• President John Mahama: Elected in January, visited India in 2015 for the India-Africa Forum Summit.
• Economic Ties: Ghana is one of West Africa's fastest-growing economies with robust trade relations with India.
• Exports: India is the largest destination for Ghanaian exports, primarily gold, which accounts for over 70% of India's imports from Ghana.
• Discussions: Talks with President Mahama will focus on enhancing economic, energy, defence, and development cooperation.

Trinidad & Tobago (July 3-4)

Prime Minister Modi's first visit to Trinidad and Tobago as Prime Minister, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM since 1999.

• Indian Diaspora: 40-45% of the Indian diaspora in the Caribbean lives in Trinidad and Tobago.
• Key Leaders: Both Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and President Christine Carla Kangaloo are of Indian origin.
• Significance: The visit marks 180 years of the arrival of Indian immigrants in Trinidad and Tobago.
• Economic Relations: Bilateral trade reached $341.61 million in FY 2024-25.

Argentina (July 4-5)

This visit marks the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Argentina in 57 years.

• Meeting with Javier Milei: Known as US President Donald Trump's "favourite President".
• Cooperation Areas: Defence, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, and energy.
• Trade: India was Argentina’s fifth-largest trading partner in 2024, with significant imports of soybean and sunflower oil.
• Mineral Resources: Focus on lithium for India's green energy transition.

Brazil (July 5-8)

Modi will attend the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, followed by a State Visit.

• BRICS Summit Discussions: Topics include global governance reform, peace and security, multilateralism, AI use, climate action, and global health.
• Strategic Partnership: Bilateral discussions with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brasilia on trade, defence, energy, and other areas.
• Trade: Brazil is India's largest trading partner in South America.

Namibia (July 9)

During his first visit to Namibia, Modi will engage in various diplomatic activities.

• Meetings: With President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and addressing the Parliament.
• Economic Growth: Bilateral trade has grown from less than $3 million in 2000 to almost $600 million.
• Investments: Indian companies are involved in mining, manufacturing, diamond processing, and services.
• Conservation Effort: Eight cheetahs were relocated to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh in September 2022.