PM Modi arrives in Ghana on state visit

New Delhi, Jul 2: Prime Minister 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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed Wednesday, on an eight-day, five-nation visit aimed at reinforcing India’s strategic partnerships across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Between July 2 and 9, the Prime Minister will travel to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, in what is seen as a major diplomatic outreach to the Global South. “Today, I embark on a five-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia from 2 to 9 July 2025,”  Modi said before departure, outlining the objectives of his packed itinerary.

The first stop of the tour is Ghana, where PM Modi will be there on July 2 and 3 at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama. Highlighting Ghana’s role in regional and continental forums, PM Modi at his departure from Delhi said, “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.” He added, “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.” During the visit, the Prime Minister will also address the Parliament of Ghana.

On July 3–4, the Prime Minister will travel to Trinidad & Tobago, highlighting the strong cultural and ancestral connections between the two nations. “Indians first arrived in Trinidad and Tobago 180 years ago. This visit will provide an opportunity to rejuvenate the special bonds of ancestry and kinship that unite us,” said PM Modi. He is scheduled to meet President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who recently returned to office.

From Port of Spain, PM Modi will head to Argentina for a historic visit, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 57 years. Emphasising the importance of Argentina as an economic and G20 partner, Modi said, “I look forward to my discussions with President H.E. Javier Milei, whom I also had the pleasure of meeting last year. We will focus on advancing our mutually beneficial cooperation, including in the areas of agriculture, critical minerals, energy, trade, tourism, technology, and investment.”

Next, PM Modi will participate in the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6–7. India, a founding member of the grouping, sees BRICS as a crucial forum for representing emerging economies. “Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic and balanced multipolar world order,” said PM Modi. He will also hold bilateral meetings with several global leaders on the sidelines. In addition, he will travel to Brasilia for a state visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Brazil in nearly six decades. He noted the opportunity “to strengthen our close partnership with Brazil, and work with my friend, President H.E. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on advancing the priorities of the Global South.”

The final leg of the tour will take Mr Modi to Namibia, where he will meet President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. “Namibia is a trusted partner with whom we share a common history of struggle against colonialism,” he said. PM Modi will address a joint session of the Namibian Parliament and chart a new cooperation roadmap in areas ranging from development and governance to regional and global collaboration.

Expressing confidence in the significance of the tour, Mr Modi concluded, “I am confident that my visits to the five countries will reinforce our bonds of friendship across the Global South, strengthen our partnerships on both sides of the Atlantic, and deepen engagements in the multilateral platforms such as BRICS, the African Union, ECOWAS and the CARICOM.” This wide-ranging diplomatic mission is expected to deepen India’s influence and engagement in the developing world, while also fostering new economic and strategic partnerships in line with its growing global ambitions.