Africa, Latin America and Caribbean; Indian PM on his longest foreign trip to strengthen India's pursuit of brighter Global South

In the middle of a turbulent global political landscape, this week will be significant for India's commitment to fostering global peace and security.

- ANSHU JOSHI

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on his longest foreign tour, visiting five countries: Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia.

The aim of this journey is to enhance India's bilateral, regional, and multilateral relations with nations and organizations in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa. While in Brazil, he will take part in the BRICS annual summit, which is being hosted by Brazil this year. Next year, India will have the honour of hosting the summit that includes BRICS+ nations.

Throughout this visit, the primary objective for the Indian Prime Minister is to create opportunities for strategic partnerships with these countries, focusing on capacity building, defence collaboration, cultural exchanges, digitalization, bolstering counter-terrorism efforts, and advancing the agenda of the Global South to new heights.

The Prime Minister of India commenced his visit in Ghana, where he was warmly welcomed by both the President and the citizens of the nation. While in Accra, the Indian Prime Minister engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral relations in various sectors including investment, energy, health, security, and capacity building. He also had the privilege of addressing the Parliament of Ghana, which he regarded as an honour for two dynamic democracies. Also, he was awarded the highest civilian honour by Ghana.