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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a five-nation tour on July 2, visiting Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil for the BRICS Summit, and Namibia. The trip aims to strengthen India's ties with the Global South, marking significant bilateral discussions and collaborations in various sectors, including defense, energy, and trade, during his eight-day itinerary.
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