PM Modi's 5-nation tour begins July 2, to attend Brazil Brics meet
NEW DELHI:
PM Narendra Modi
will undertake a five-nation trip starting July 2, visiting Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago and Argentina on his way to Brazil for the Brics summit. He will also visit Namibia on his way back.
This will be Modi's first ever visit to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago and Namibia.
Announcing Modi's visit to Brazil for Brics, government said that during the summit, the PM will exchange views on key global issues including reform of global governance, peace and security, strengthening multilateralism, responsible use of artificial intelligence, climate action, global health, economic and financial matters.
Modi is also likely to hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit. For a state visit to Brazil later, the PM will travel to Brasilia where he will hold bilateral discussions with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the broadening of the strategic partnership between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, including trade, defence, energy, space, technology, agriculture, health and people to people linkages, said the govt.
According to the govt, Modi's visit to Argentina is expected to further enhance India-Argentina partnership in key areas including defence, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy trade and investment.
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