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Time of India
15 minutes ago
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- Time of India
Global South to be focus of PM's 5-nation tour
NEW DELHI: PM Modi arrived in Accra for a state visit to Ghana and, in a special gesture, he was received at the airport by Ghana President John Dramani Mahama. The govt said in a statement that the first such visit in the past three decades to Ghana would further deepen the partnership between India and Ghana, and underscore India's commitment to strengthening its engagement with Africa and Global South partners. PM Modi is in Ghana for the first leg of his five-nation tour. PM Modi trip to Brasilia first visit by an Indian PM in 6 decades PM Modi is in Ghana for the first leg of his five-nation tour that will see him visiting also Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Namibia and Brazil where he will attend the Brics summit. On his arrival, the PM was greeted with a grand ceremonial welcome that included a Guard of Honour and a resounding 21-gun salute. "Gladdened by the incredible warmth shown by the Indian community here in Accra, Ghana. The spirit of togetherness and the deep cultural linkages are truly wonderful," he said on X. In his departure statement, Modi said that as a founding member, India is committed to Brics as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies. "Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic and balanced multipolar world order. On the sidelines of the summit, I will also meet several world leaders," said the PM. PM Modi will also travel to Brasilia for a bilateral state visit, the first by an Indian PM in nearly six decades. The Prime Minister said this visit will provide an opportunity to strengthen close partnership with Brazil, and work with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for advancing the priorities of the Global South. In Argentina, Modi said he will focus on advancing mutually beneficial cooperation, including in the areas of agriculture, critical minerals, energy, trade, tourism, technology, and investment. This is the first visit by an Indian PM to Argentina in 57 years. With Namibia, he said, India will look to chart a new roadmap for cooperation for the benefit of the wider Global South. "It will be a privilege to also address the Joint Session of Namibian Parliament as we celebrate our enduring solidarity and shared commitment for freedom and development," he said. "I am confident that my visits to the five countries will reinforce our bonds of friendship across the Global South," added PM Modi.
India Today
3 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
PM Modi receives grand welcome on historic visit to Ghana, meets President Mahama
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ghana on Wednesday for a two-day visit, marking his first bilateral trip to the West African nation. His arrival at Kotoka International Airport in Accra was met with a ceremonial guard of honour, along with a 21-gun salute, and a warm reception by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. advertisementPM Narendra Modi was also greeted with a traditional Ghanaian welcome that included music and dance, reflecting the deep cultural and historical ties between the two nations. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in 30 years, and this shows India's commitment to strengthening its partnership with African countries. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the significance of the visit, calling it a historic moment and a symbol of the enduring bond between India and Ghana, forged during their shared struggles against colonialism. advertisement Upon his arrival at his hotel in Accra, PM Narendra Modi was greeted by a large number of members from the Indian community in Ghana, which is home to a diaspora of over 15,000 people. Later in the day, PM Narendra Modi held a delegation-level meeting with President Mahama at Jubilee House in Accra. The two leaders discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and reviewed progress in various sectors of mutual interest. PM Modi also shared his thoughts on social media, tweeting, "Landed in Accra, Ghana. I'm honoured by the special gesture of President John Dramani Mahama for welcoming me at the airport. Our nations look forward to working together to strengthen our long-standing relationship and explore fresh avenues for collaboration." The visit to Ghana is the first leg of a broader diplomatic tour by PM Modi, which will next take him to Trinidad and Tobago from July 3 to 4. He will then visit Argentina on July 4 and 5. In the fourth leg of his journey, PM will attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil and also participate in a state visit. The final leg of the tour will conclude in Namibia.- Ends
Zawya
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Prime Minister arrives in Ghana on a State Visit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi arrived today in Accra on his State Visit to Ghana. In a special gesture, on arrival at the airport, Prime Minister was received by the President of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama and accorded a ceremonial welcome. This gesture is reflective of the strong and historic bonds of friendship between the two nations. 2. Prime Minister's visit to Ghana is the first such visit in the last three decades. This historic visit would further deepen the partnership between India and Ghana, and underscores India's commitment to strengthening its engagement with Africa and Global South Partners. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India.
Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
First leg of five-nation tour: PM arrives in Ghana, to hold talks with President, review ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a five-nation tour, arrived in Ghana Wednesday on a two-day State visit, during which he will hold talks with the West African country's top leadership and review the strong bilateral partnership. In a special gesture, the PM was received by President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama at the Kotoka International Airport and accorded a guard of honour. In a post on X, PM Modi said, 'I'm honoured by the special gesture of President John Dramani Mahama for welcoming me at the airport. Our nations look forward to working together to strengthen our long-standing relationship and explore fresh avenues for collaboration.' 'This gesture is reflective of the strong and historic bonds of friendship between the two nations,' the MEA said, adding that the visit would deepen the partnership and underscored India's commitment to strengthening its engagement with Africa and Global South Partners. This is the first visit by an Indian PM to Ghana in the last three decades. Ghana is a valued partner in the Global South and plays an important role in the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, Modi said in his departure statement. Modi said he looked forward to talks aimed at deepening the two countries' historical ties and opening up new windows of cooperation, including in the areas of investment, energy, health, security, capacity building and development partnership. 'As fellow democracies, it will be an honour to speak at the Parliament of Ghana,' he said. According to the MEA, PM Modi will hold talks with the President of Ghana to review the strong bilateral partnership and discuss ways to enhance it through economic, energy, and defence collaboration. From Ghana, Modi will travel to Trinidad and Tobago on a two-day visit from July 3 to 4. The PM will then visit Argentina from July 4 to 5. In the fourth leg, Modi will travel to Brazil for the BRICS summit. On his way back, he will stop over in Namibia. In his departure statement, the PM said India shares deep-rooted historical, cultural and people-to-people connect with Trinidad and Tobago, adding that he will meet President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar during his visit. About his Argentina visit, he said, 'Argentina is a key economic partner in Latin America and a close collaborator in the G20. I look forward to my discussions with President Javier Milei.' Regarding the BRICS summit, he said, 'As a founding member, India is committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies. Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic and balanced multipolar world order.' On the sidelines of the Summit, he said will also meet several world leaders. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, are not attending the summit. 'I will travel to Brasilia for a bilateral State visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly six decades. This visit will provide an opportunity to strengthen our close partnership with Brazil, and work with my friend, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on advancing the priorities of the Global South,' he said. About his Namibia visit, the PM said he looked forward to meeting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and chart a new roadmap for cooperation.
Hans India
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
PM Modi begins landmark visit to Ghana, receives warm welcome from President Mahama at airport
Accra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Accra on a two-day visit, his first ever bilateral trip to the African nation - also the first Prime Ministerial visit from India to Ghana after three decades. In a special gesture showcasing the significance of the landmark visit, Ghana President John Dramani Mahama welcomed PM Modi at the Kotoka International Airport. PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the airport as both leaders then sat down for a brief interaction at the Jubilee Lounge of the airport. "Ghana is a valued partner in the Global South and plays an important role in the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States. I look forward to my exchanges aimed at further deepening our historical ties and opening up new windows of cooperation, including in the areas of investment, energy, health, security, capacity building and development partnership. As fellow democracies, it will be an honour to speak at the Parliament of Ghana," PM Modi said in his departure statement earlier in the day. Ghana is the first stop on Prime Minister Modi's five-nation visit. It will be followed by Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), Argentina, Brazil and Namibia. The delegation-level are scheduled to be held in Accra later in the evening, India time, as both countries review the bilateral relations and discuss various ways to strengthen and deepen partnerships. The Prime Minister will also have a one-on-one meeting with his counterpart which will be followed by a banquet dinner in honour of PM Modi. On Thursday, Prime Minister Modi will be addressing Ghana's Parliament and will also be interacting with the Indian community in the country, which is about 15,000 in number. "President John Dramani Mahama has just assumed office in about January of this year after a landslide victory, which is why the visit assumes importance. Early in his tenure, the Honorable Prime Minister will be visiting Ghana. So, it will help in the continuity as well as deepening the relationship and to discuss various ways to further strengthen the relationship," said Dammu Ravi, Secretary (ER) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) ahead of the PM's visit. President Mahama has been to India in the past, particularly for the India-Africa Forum Summit in 2015 and both leaders have also met in the past on the sidelines of various global events. "India's relations with Ghana are historical. In the seven decades of a relationship, it has evolved to multi-faceted. We took up the cause of Ghana in the UN much before it won independence in 1957, and we have maintained a close relationship in the multilateral fora on various issues that are important for the global South," said the MEA Secretary. The ministry detailed that both the countries will work towards boosting the economic cooperation as Ghana undergoes a deep economic restructuring. "Ghana has undergone the IMF conditionalities almost 17 times. So, the economic agenda will dominate the talks. The bilateral trade between India and Ghana is about $3 billion in favour of Ghana because of the large imports of gold. Investments in Ghana are about $2 billion. Both private sector-wise, which is about a billion dollars and the second half, you have lines of credit and the buyer's credit ... activities and projects have been undertaken. We have very strong cooperation in the capacity building under ITEC, and that is continuing to be stronger and deepened," the senior diplomat commented during a special briefing held in New Delhi on Monday. The Ghanaian leader is also quite keen to engage with India, especially in the field of vaccine development and creating a vaccine hub in the country for not just Ghana but also the West Africa context. Defence cooperation will become an important item on the agenda along with the critical minerals and the digital public infrastructure. This visit, said the MEA, reaffirms the shared commitment of the two countries to deepen bilateral ties and strengthen India's engagement with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union.
