New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday left on a five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana, which will see him attend the G20 in Rio de Janeiro and also the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown, Guyana.
In a departure statement, the PM said he is visiting Nigeria, at the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“This will be my first visit to Nigeria, which is our close partner in the West African region.”
He said the visit will be an opportunity to build upon the bilateral Strategic Partnership that is based on shared belief in democracy and pluralism.
“I am also eagerly looking forward to meeting the Indian community and friends from Nigeria who have sent me warm welcome messages in Hindi,” he added.
In Brazil, on the second leg of the visit, PM Modi will attend the 19th G-20 Summit as a Troika member.
“Last year, India’s successful Presidency elevated the G-20 to people’s G-20 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.”
I will also use the opportunity to exchange views on furthering bilateral cooperation with several other leaders,” the PM said.
His third leg of the visit, to Guyana, on the invitation of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, will be the first ever visit of an Indian Prime Minister in over 50 years to the South American nation.
“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,” the PM added.
“During this visit, I will also 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,” the PM said.
UNI