PM Modi's five-nation tour kicks off on July 2
The interactive below displays the route of the five-nation tour along with highlighting some key areas of focus for each country.
Ghana Trinidad and Tobago Argentina Brazil Namibia
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This will be the fourth time Mr. Modi is visiting Brazil as the prime minister and during his visit, PM Modi will also attend the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7. In Brazil, Mr. Modi is expected to participate in discussions on defence cooperation between the two countries.
This will be the first time Mr. Modi will visit Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago. PM Modi will address the parliaments of Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Namibia during this 8-day tour.
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