Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour from July 2 to 9, aiming to boost security cooperation, counter-terrorism efforts, and deepen engagement with the Global South. His itinerary includes Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The visit will conclude with the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6 and 7.
India is expected to push for a strong condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians, during the BRICS Summit. In response to the attack, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan. At a media briefing, Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs, confirmed that all BRICS nations expressed “understanding, sympathy, and solidarity” with India.
Despite the absence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Modi’s participation will reinforce India’s commitment to BRICS. Officials expect the leaders’ joint declaration to reflect India’s call for united global action against terrorism.
Modi to Boost Economic Ties in Africa and Latin America with Landmark Deals and High-Level Meetings
Modi’s tour also aims to strengthen India’s partnerships with emerging economies in Latin America and Africa. In Ghana, where no Indian prime minister has visited in over three decades, Modi will focus on enhancing economic cooperation. Bilateral trade currently stands at USD 3 billion, with Indian investments valued at USD 2 billion.
In Namibia, Modi will oversee the signing of a key agreement integrating India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) with Namibia’s payment systems. Modi will also hold a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília on July 8. Talks will focus on trade, energy, space, and technology cooperation, as bilateral trade stands at $12.2 billion.