Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed for his five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Spokesperson of the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, called it an ‘action-packed’ visit. In a post on X, he said, “An action packed visit begins! PM Narendra Modi emplanes on a 3-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana. On the first leg of his visit, PM will be visiting Nigeria, which is the first visit by an Indian PM to Nigeria in 17 years. In Brazil, PM will be participating in the G20 Leaders’ Summit and meet world leaders. From there, PM will be on a State visit to Guyana, first visit by an Indian PM to Guyana in over 50 years.”
In his departure statement, PM Modi emphasized the importance of the trip, outlining its objectives to strengthen strategic partnerships and deepen India’s global engagement.
PM Modi’s first stop will be Nigeria, where he will visit at the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This marks the first Indian Prime Ministerial visit to the West African nation in nearly two decades.
“This visit will provide an opportunity to enhance our Strategic Partnership, founded on shared values of democracy and pluralism. I am looking forward to engaging with the Indian community and friends in Nigeria, who have sent warm messages in Hindi,” PM Modi said.
The second leg of the tour will take PM Modi to Brazil for the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit, scheduled from November 18-19. As a Troika member, India will play a crucial role in discussions, building on its successful presidency of the G20 earlier this year.
“Brazil has carried forward India’s legacy of emphasizing Global South priorities. I look forward to meaningful discussions aligned with our vision of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future,’ and to strengthening bilateral cooperation with global leaders,” PM Modi added.
PM Modi’s final destination is Guyana, where he will make history as the first Indian Prime Minister to visit in over five decades. His itinerary includes addressing the Guyanese Parliament and engaging with the Indian diaspora, whose roots in Guyana date back more than 185 years.
“Guyana holds a unique place in India’s heart, sharing cultural and historical ties. My visit, at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, will focus on setting a strategic direction for our partnership while honoring one of the oldest Indian diasporas,” PM Modi said.
Additionally, PM Modi will participate in the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit during his visit to Guyana, reinforcing India’s commitment to its Caribbean partners and exploring avenues for expanded cooperation.
(Inputs from ANI)