NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a five-day, three-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana. During the trip, he will also attend the G20 Summit in Brazil.
“At the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this will be my first visit to Nigeria, a close partner of ours in the West African region. My visit will be an opportunity to build upon our Strategic Partnership that is based on shared belief in democracy and pluralism,” said PM Modi before leaving on Saturday.
PM Modi will also meet the Indian community in Nigeria.
The second leg of his visit will be in Brazil where he will attend the 19th G20 Summit as a Troika member.
“Last year, India’s successful Presidency elevated the G20 to people’s G20 and mainstreamed the priorities of the Global South into its Agenda. This year, Brazil has built upon India’s legacy. I look forward to meaningful discussions in keeping with our vision of "One Earth, One Family, One Future,” PM Modi said.
PM Modi will have bilateral meetings with other leaders on the sidelines of the Summit.
The third nation that he would visit would be Guyana at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. This will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister in over 50 years to Guyana.
“We will exchange views on giving strategic direction to our unique relationship, which is based on shared heritage, culture and values. I will also pay my respects to one of the oldest Indian diaspora, who migrated more than 185 years ago, and engage a fellow democracy, as I address their Parliament,” PM Modi added.
During the visit PM Modi will join leaders from the Caribbean partner countries for the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit.
“We have stood together through thick and thin. The Summit will enable us to renew historical ties and expand our cooperation into new domains,” he added.