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Gulf Today
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Modi becomes 1st Indian PM to visit Argentina in 57 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, late on Friday, on a two-day visit of his five-nation tour, that aims to reinforce India's engagements with the Global South and focus on strengthening ties with the South American country. This is the third leg of his five-nation tour, following visits to Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), earlier in the week. It will be followed by Brazil (July 5-8) and Namibia (July 9). He was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at the Ezeiza International Airport. This is the first bilateral visit to the South American country by an Indian Prime Minister in 57 years, and is thus historic. On Saturday, Modi was warmly received by Argentina's President Javier Milei at the historic Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires as the two leaders began bilateral engagements. 'India's advancements in defence manufacturing, in the space sector, in new areas such as information technology and DPI can offer valuable expertise and we can share experiences with Argentina. Our expertise in Telemedicine and Digital healthcare solutions are also an offer for Argentina in expanding access to medical services and improving overall quality and cost-effective healthcare delivery,' said MEA Secretary (East) P. Kumaran while addressing a special media briefing ahead of the PM's visit. Both leaders are scheduled to review ongoing cooperation and discuss ways to further enhance India-Argentina partnership in key areas including defence, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, trade and investment, and people-to-people ties. The Prime Minister began the visit by paying respects at the statue of General Jose de San Martin, Argentina's revered freedom fighter and national hero. General Jose de San Martin is recognised as the liberator of Argentina and the monument was created in 1862 by French sculptor Louis Joseph Daumas. It was the first equestrian statue in Buenos Aires. San Martín led crucial moments in Argentina's fight for independence between 1813 and 1818, defeating Spanish troops at the Battle of San Lorenzo, reorganising the Army of the North, becoming Governor of Cuyo and creating the Army of the Andes, which he led across the mountains into Chile to liberate the neighbouring country from Spanish rule, before moving north to liberate Peru in 1820. He was then accorded a ceremonial welcome ahead of the delegation-level talks. Modi received a warm and traditional welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Members of the Indian community greeted the Prime Minister with enthusiastic chants of 'Modi-Modi,' 'Jai Hind' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai,' creating an electrifying atmosphere on Friday night. The vibrant reception featured a traditional Indian classical dance performance, celebrating India's rich cultural heritage. Community members also had the opportunity to interact with Modi, many of whom received autographs from the leader, adding a personal touch to the historic visit. Modi on Saturday emphasised that distance is no barrier to cultural connections after receiving a warm and traditional welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Taking to the social media platform X, Modi wrote in a post, 'Distance is no barrier when it comes to cultural connect! Honoured by the gracious welcome from the Indian community in Buenos Aires. It is truly moving to see how, thousands of kilometres away from home, the spirit of India shines brightly through our Indian community.' Argentina is a strategic partner of India since 2019, and the two countries celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations last year. The visit to Argentina comes at a particularly significant time as Argentina is undertaking major economic reforms somewhat similar to those India went through in the past, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted ahead of the historic visit. Indo-Asian News Service
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Deseret News archives: Pancho Villa invaded the U.S. but suffered defeat in 1916
A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On March 9, 1916, more than 400 Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 Americans. It is one of the few times the United States suffered an attack on its home soil. Ah Pancho Villa. Did you think he was a real historical figure? In the early 1900s, he most definitely was. The Deseret Evening News carried daily updates on the battle to catch Villa, and how the Utah National Guard was called to support the battles along the U.S.-Mexico border. Following two years of war, the two countries sign the Treaty of Guadelupe-Hildalgo in early 1848. In exchange for $15 million, Mexico surrendered half its territory, or 890,000 square miles, including California, Arizona and New Mexico as well as Texas, to the United States. Fifty years later, uprisings grew along the border. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson ordered Marines to seize the Mexican port of Veracruz in retaliation for the arrest of some American sailors. In November of that year, revolutionary peasant leader Francisco 'Pancho' Villa took over. His government collapsed the following year. According to historical accounts, by late 1915, Villa had lost much of the widespread support he had enjoyed at the start of the Mexican Revolution. Having lost a series of battles, Villa and the remaining 500 soldiers of his Army of the North were desperate for food, horses and weapons. In March 1916, Villa planned a raid on the military garrison in the Columbus, New Mexico. The small town lay only a couple of miles across the border. According to historians, Villa sent spies to gather information, and they returned to report that the garrison consisted of only 50 men. On the night of March 8, Villa led the Army of the North into Columbus and attacked the garrison in the early hours of March 9. Villa's men also began looting and setting fire to houses in the town. But, instead of the 50 U.S. soldiers that Villa had expected, there were actually 350 soldiers, including the 13th U.S. Cavalry, stationed at the garrison. The raid quickly became a fierce battle when U.S. troops fought back from the garrison with machine guns. A second detachment of U.S. soldier launched a counterattack, which forced Villa and his men to retreat. They were pursued by U.S. cavalrymen back across the border into Mexico. A few weeks later Villa's forces attacked two small towns in the Big Bend region of Texas, Glenn Springs and Boquillas, fighting another garrison of American soldiers. In response to the attacks, U.S. forces under the command of Gen. John J. Pershing invaded Mexico in an attempt to capture Villa. The raid also touched off anti-Villista reprisals throughout the Southwest, with six captured raiders hanged by vigilantes at Columbus. The National Defense Act was signed on June 3, 1916, and became one of the hallmark moments in National Guard history. On June 18, 1916, the Utah National Guard mustered two squadrons of cavalry, one field artillery battery and a field hospital. In total, the Utah Guard would assign more than 800 Soldiers to duty along the Mexican border. The Utah National Guard units began to arrive at the border on June 29, 1916 and established its camp in Nogales, Arizona, along the Santa Cruz River. Utahns also had interest in the border because many followers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints settled in northern Mexico from 1890-1910. Here are some stories from Deseret News archives about Villa, the battles along the U.S.-Mexico border and why Utahns care deeply about the colonies in northern Mexico: 'Pancho Villa rides again' Pancho Villa relative is Mexico's newest tough cop Mexican towns full of poverty — and faith Twila Van Leer: The genealogist who started helping with family history at 8 years old 'Foreign attacks on U.S. soil rare in nation's history' 'Chronology: U.S.-Mexico relations since 1835″ 'Remembering back 176 years: How Utah stopped being part of Mexico' 'Guns of Villa, Calamity Jane for sale' 'Film review: 'Old Gringo''
