PM Modi departs for 5-day visit to 3 nations; to attend G20 summit

In News: PM Modi departs for 5-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana

Why in News?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a 5-day, 3-nation visit (Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana) from November 16, 2024. This marks significant firsts in India’s diplomatic outreach and participation in the 19th G20 Summit.

Key Highlights

• Nigeria Visit
  • First visit by an Indian PM in 17 years.
  • Invited by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
  • Focus: Strengthening strategic partnership, democracy, pluralism, and engaging with the Indian diaspora.
• Brazil Visit
  • Attending 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro (Nov 18–19, 2024).
  • India participating as Troika member (past, present, future presidencies).
  • Brazil building upon India’s 2023 New Delhi G20 legacy, continuing focus on Global South priorities.
  • Agenda: Sustainable development, climate change, financial stability.
• Guyana Visit
  • First visit by an Indian PM in over 50 years.
  • Will address Guyanese Parliament and connect with one of the oldest Indian diasporas (185+ years old).
  • Participation in 2nd India–CARICOM Summit → deepening India’s outreach in the Caribbean.

Strategic Importance

• West Africa: Strengthening India–Nigeria ties in energy, trade, democracy, and diaspora engagement.
• Latin America: Reinforcing role in G20 Troika and building continuity of India’s G20 presidency vision (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam).
• Caribbean: Historical ties with diaspora, expanding cooperation in trade, climate resilience, and multilateral forums.
  
  Updated : Nov 16 2024 | 5:29 PM IST | Business Standard