The India Flex: Indian PM Modi’s Five-Nation Tour Sharpens India’s Global South Strategy, Hints at India's Place in New Order
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a five-nation diplomatic tour that is aimed at signaling a strategic deepening of India’s engagement with the Global South.
Covering Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia between July 2 and 9, the visit spans three continents and reflects a clear effort to strengthen bilateral ties, amplify development partnerships, and position India as a long-term and credible partner across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
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The tour opened in Accra with a ceremonial welcome by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. It is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in over three decades. In bilateral talks held at Jubilee House, both leaders agreed to elevate the relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership, signing four agreements in the fields of culture, standards, traditional medicine, and foreign ministry engagement.
India also offered support in digital public infrastructure, health, defence cooperation, and capacity-building. Modi thanked Ghana for its support following the Pahalgam terror attack and for its care of the 15,000-strong Indian community in the country. In a significant gesture, Modi became the first Indian leader to address the Ghanaian Parliament, showing shared democratic values and calling for stronger Global South representation in global governance. He also laid a wreath at the Nkrumah Memorial Park, honouring Ghana’s role in the anti-colonial struggle and broader South-South solidarity.
Grateful to President Mahama, the people and Government of Ghana for the warmth during my visit. I am confident that together we will create a brighter future for our citizens!@JDMahama pic.twitter.com/k7MsaL2B10
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 3, 2025
From Ghana, Modi travels to Trinidad & Tobago to mark 180 years since the arrival of Indians to the island. He will meet with President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to strengthen diaspora-driven ties and expand cooperation in areas such as energy, education, and trade. The next leg in Argentina will be the first standalone Indian prime ministerial visit in 57 years.
Discussions with President Javier Milei are expected to focus on agriculture, critical minerals, digital innovation, and strategic coordination within the G20. Modi will then attend the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, reaffirming India’s commitment to equitable multilateralism. On the sidelines, he will hold bilateral talks and continue India’s push for inclusive global governance, particularly following the African Union’s admission into the G20 during India’s presidency.
India’s democracy shines as a ray of hope. India is a pillar of strength for the world. pic.twitter.com/CJjdl8TeGy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 3, 2025
Following the summit, Modi will undertake a bilateral visit to Brasilia for discussions with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with a focus on joint development priorities and climate cooperation. His final stop in Namibia includes talks with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and an address to the Namibian Parliament. The visit aims to build a new roadmap for collaboration in sectors such as health, security, skill development, and sustainable growth.
India and Ghana are connected by a shared commitment to democratic values. pic.twitter.com/VMQnXz9lbX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 3, 2025
Modi’s five-nation itinerary reflects a deliberate recalibration of India’s external engagement: less reactive and more structural. With deepening partnerships, institutional cooperation, and digital diplomacy at its core, the tour marks a shift from symbolism to substance in India’s Global South strategy.