Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant five-nation tour from July 2, during which he will address the parliaments of Ghana, Namibia, and Trinidad & Tobago, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday.
In a special briefing, Secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi highlighted the historic nature of the visit, noting that Modi’s trip to Ghana will be the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 30 years. During his stay, PM Modi will engage in high-level delegation talks, address the Ghanaian Parliament, and interact with the Indian diaspora, which numbers around 15,000.
The Prime Minister will also travel to Namibia on July 9, marking the first Indian PM visit there in 27 years. Secretary Ravi noted that Modi will hold bilateral talks, participate in one-on-one discussions, and address Namibia’s Parliament, reaffirming the long-standing ties between the two nations.
Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra provided details on Modi’s upcoming visit to Trinidad and Tobago, which is his first as Prime Minister. This visit is especially significant as Trinidad and Tobago is commemorating 180 years of Indian migration in 2025. PM Modi will address a joint session of the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament, a gesture described by the MEA as symbolic of strong democratic and parliamentary traditions.
Dr. Malhotra also shared a notable fact—India had previously gifted the Speaker’s chair to the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament, highlighting the depth of democratic cooperation between the two nations.
In addition to these three countries, PM Modi will also visit Argentina and Brazil, where he is scheduled to attend the BRICS Summit and hold bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening India’s strategic partnerships across Latin America and Africa.
