Prime Minister Modi’s Diplomatic Tour: Expanding India’s Global Influence
On Nov 12, 2024 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a crucial three-nation tour from November 16 to 21, focusing on bolstering India’s international partnerships. The tour includes high-profile visits to Brazil, Nigeria, and Guyana, highlighting India’s growing global footprint and commitment to fostering ties with strategic allies.
PM Modi at the G20 Summit in Brazil
As a significant part of the tour, PM Modi will attend the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 18-19. India, being an integral part of the G20 troika alongside Brazil and South Africa, will play a pivotal role in shaping the global agenda during the summit. Key discussions will center around topics like global economic recovery, climate change, and multilateral cooperation.
Modi will present India’s vision for a more inclusive global order, building on the successes of the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration and the Voice of the Global South Summits. This summit provides an opportunity for India to engage with world leaders on global challenges, with a special focus on India’s sustainable development goals.
India-Nigeria Strategic Partnership
Following the G20 Summit, PM Modi will visit Nigeria from November 16 to 18 to enhance the long-standing India-Nigeria strategic partnership. India and Nigeria’s relationship dates back to 2007, with strong collaborations in defense, energy, and trade. With over $27 billion in Indian investments, Nigeria stands as a key partner for India in West Africa.
Modi’s agenda will focus on strengthening energy security, expanding trade cooperation, and boosting defense ties. A key highlight of his visit will be his interaction with the Indian diaspora in Nigeria, which continues to contribute to the robust cultural and economic ties between the two nations.
Historic Visit to Guyana: First by an Indian PM Since 1968
PM Modi’s historic visit to Guyana from November 19 to 21 will mark the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over five decades. Invited by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Modi’s visit underscores the growing significance of Indo-Caribbean ties, focusing on areas like energy cooperation, technology exchange, and developmental assistance.
Modi will also attend the CARICOM-India Summit in Georgetown, where he will engage with leaders from Caribbean nations, aiming to strengthen economic cooperation and foster greater collaboration in the fields of culture, education, and technical development. This visit comes just a year after President Ali’s celebrated visit to India, where he was honored at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
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India’s Growing Role in the Global South
This three-nation tour represents a key moment for India as it continues to solidify its role in the Global South. Whether it’s leading discussions at the G20 Summit or deepening strategic partnerships in Africa and the Caribbean, India’s commitment to building global alliances is clear. Modi’s engagement with Brazil, Nigeria, and Guyana reflects India’s long-term foreign policy focus on fostering mutual growth, stability, and peace across continents.
With a dynamic agenda ahead, this tour is poised to boost India’s global influence and further enhance its diplomatic, economic, and strategic partnerships.
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