Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his longest foreign trip in the last ten years. This eight-day tour (2 to July 9) will take him to five countries — Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The visit aims to strengthen India's global ties and boost cooperation in key sectors like trade, defence, energy, agriculture, and technology.

First stop: Ghana

PM Modi's tour starts with Ghana, which mark the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over 30 years. He will meet the Ghanaian President and top officials. The focus will be on boosting ties in economic cooperation, energy, and defence. India sees Ghana as a key partner in West Africa, and this visit is expected to take bilateral relations to a new level.

Second stop: Trinidad and Tobago

On 3rd and 4th July, the Prime Minister will visit Trinidad and Tobago. This is the first PM-level visit since 1999. India shares deep historical and cultural ties with the Caribbean nation, especially because of the large Indian-origin population there. During this visit, India will look to expand trade, improve connectivity, and promote cultural cooperation.

Third stop: Argentina

On 4th and 5th July, PM Modi will reach Argentina. The agenda will include discussions on defence cooperation, agriculture, mining, oil, and gas. India wants to build stronger links with South American nations, and Argentina plays an important role in that effort. The visit could open up new opportunities for Indian businesses in Latin America.

Fourth stop: Brazil for the BRICS Summit

PM Modi will attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil on the 6th and 7th July. Here, he will join leaders from Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa. The key topics will include:

1. Reforming global institutions
2. Promoting responsible use of Artificial Intelligence
3. Addressing climate change
4. Improving global health systems
5. Strengthening multilateralism and peace

He will also meet Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to discuss trade, defence, energy, space, agriculture, health, and technology. Brazil is India's biggest trade partner in South America, and this meeting could further boost strategic ties.

Final stop: Namibia

PM Modi's last stop will be Namibia, where he will arrive on July 9. He is also expected to address the Namibian Parliament. India and Namibia have steadily grown their relationship. In 2000, bilateral trade was only $3 million. Today, it has reached around $60 million. Indian companies have invested in mining, diamond processing, manufacturing, and services in Namibia.

A Strong Message

This tour is not only about India's relations with countries but also sends a strong message about India's growing global role. It shows that India is keen to deepen its partnerships across continents — not just with major powers but also with countries in Africa, South America, and the Caribbean.

This visit also comes at a time when India is pushing for a greater voice in global decision-making, especially at forums like BRICS.

With a packed agenda and strategic engagements, PM Modi's tour is likely to shape India's diplomatic outreach for years to come.