PM Modi Five-Nation Tour

PM Modi Five-Nation Tour

Why in News? 

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a five-day visit from July 2, 2025, covering five countries across three continents. This tour is unique as it strengthens India’s ties with the Global South. 

Overview of PM Modi Five-Nation Tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart on a landmark five-day journey from 2–9 July 2025. This tour will cover countries like Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia.

• Ghana (2–3 July): PM Modi will begin his tour in Accra. He will meet Ghana ‘s  President. Both countries will focus on ways to boost investment ties between the two countries.

• Trinidad & Tobago (3–4 July): From Ghana, Prime Minister Modi will travel to Port of Spain for the first visit by an Indian leader in 27 years. Trinidad & Tobago hosts one of the oldest Indian diaspora communities, dating back 180 years. 

• Argentina (4–5 July): PM Modi will arrive in Buenos Aires to begin the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Argentina in 57 years. Both countries will explore how to broaden their existing cooperation.

• • Brazil (6–7 July): In Brazil, PM Modi will join fellow leaders to discuss global economic governance. Following the BRICS summit, Modi will travel to Brasília for a state visit, marking the first such engagement in six decades.

• Namibia (8–9 July): PM Modi will address a joint session of the Namibian Parliament, focusing on shared values born from anti-colonial struggles. PM Modi’s visit to Namibia will be the first by an Indian Prime Minister in almost 30 years. 

Key Agendas of PM Modi’s Five-Nation Tour

• Economic Growth: India will seek to deepen trade ties with all five host nations. 

• • • In Ghana and Namibia, PM Modi will explore investment in agriculture, mining, and critical minerals. 
    • India will aim to enhance energy cooperation in Argentina and Brazil by signing MoUs in oil, gas, and renewables.
    • Discussions in Trinidad & Tobago will include opportunities for Indian companies in infrastructure, education, and health.
    • India will prioritize cooperation in critical minerals, especially Argentina’s lithium—and Brazil’s rare earths.

• Climate Cooperation: The tour will focus on joint action in energy security and climate resilience.

• • • India and Ghana are expected to sign new agreements focused on solar energy development and healthcare systems during the Ghana leg of the tour.
    • Argentina’s lithium reserves will be discussed as part of India’s electric vehicle ambitions.
    • Brazil is likely to host conversations on low-carbon energy, sustainable agriculture, and forestry.
    • At the BRICS Summit, climate financing, carbon markets, and green transition will be key agenda items.

• Cultural Ties: PM Modi will acknowledge diaspora communities in Trinidad & Tobago, Ghana, and Namibia.

• He will address their shared heritage and celebrate 180 years of Indian presence in the Caribbean.

• In each country, he will speak in Parliament to reaffirm cultural bonds. These engagements will reinforce India’s soft power and support for overseas communities.

• Global South Leadership: India will position India as a leader of the Global South through strategic dialogue at BRICS and bilateral summits.

• In Brazil, he will present India’s vision for reforming global governance and advancing multilateralism.

• India will advance global health, AI ethics, and digital public goods, aligning with emerging Global South aspirations.

Participation in the 2025 BRICS Summit in Brazil

• BRICS Summit 2025: 

• • • The 17th BRICS Summit will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6 and 7, 2025, with a focus on collective development.
    • Brazil began its BRICS presidency on January 1, 2025, with a priority to deepen cooperation among Global South countries and promote inclusive governance.
    • This year’s summit marks the first in-person gathering of the expanded grouping, now including Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE alongside the original five.

• India’s Role:

• • As a founding member since 2009, India will play a key role in shaping the summit agenda.
  • India will speak on India’s priorities: inclusive growth, equitable global order, and leadership in global South cooperation.
  • India will push for a collective BRICS stance on global terrorism. A joint statement is expected to condemn recent terrorist acts.
  • India will advocate for a green agenda, reinforcing its climate commitments with fellow members.
  • Indian PM will participate in BRICS institutional sessions, contributing to decisions on the New Development Bank (NDB), the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, and post-2025 expansion protocols.
  • India will take on the BRICS leadership baton in 2026, aligning with its G20 and future multilateral roles.

Long-Term Implications of this Tour for India’s Foreign Policy

• Strengthened Role: India will emerge as a more central voice in the Global South through successive high‑level engagements. By initiating dialogue with ECOWAS in Ghana and CARICOM in Trinidad & Tobago, India will position itself as a strong partner in regional bodies focused on energy, trade, and security cooperation.

• Geopolitical Expansion: This tour will shift that balance by expanding India’s diplomatic and economic influence across the Atlantic littoral—West Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. Ties with Argentina and Brazil will diversify India’s access to critical commodities like lithium and rare earths. 

• Strategic Autonomy: By building a network of trusted partners across two distinct oceans, India will strengthen its role in safeguarding vital trade routes and asserting strategic autonomy. This tour will mark the first sustained effort to integrate Atlantic and South American security dialogues.
• Global Power: Participation in the BRICS Summit and high‑level visits across continents will highlight India’s multipolar diplomacy and leadership capabilities. These visits signal India’s strategic ascent—moving beyond regional influence to forging broader global alliances across multiple continents.