Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a historic journey to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana from November 16-21, 2024, commencing with a visit to Nigeria at the special invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Nigeria in 17 years. During this landmark visit, PM Modi is expected to review the strategic partnership between India and Nigeria and deliberate on new directives to strengthen bilateral relations. Additionally, he will address an Indian community conclave in Nigeria, bringing together his compatriots in a collective celebration.
India and Nigeria have established a formidable strategic partnership since 2007, enhancing economic, energy, and defense collaborations. Over 200 Indian companies have collectively invested more than $27 billion in Nigeria, laying the groundwork for a robust development cooperation relationship between the two nations.
Two-Day Visit to Brazil
After Nigeria, PM Modi will head to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 18-19, to participate in the G20 Summit organized by Brazilian President Lula da Silva. As an active participant in the G20, which includes Brazil and South Africa, India plays a crucial role in the summit's discussions. Prime Minister Modi will present India's stance on various global issues, focusing on outcomes from the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration and the "Voice of the Global South" summits, hosted by India over the past two years. He is expected to hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders.
After Brazil, PM Modi to Visit Guyana
Concluding the G20 Summit in Brazil, PM Modi will accept the invitation of Guyana's President Mohammed Irfaan Ali for an official visit from November 19-21. This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister since 1968. Earlier in 2023, President Ali visited India as the chief guest at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, where he was honored with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award. During this consequential visit, PM Modi will meet with President Ali and other senior Guyanese leaders, possibly addressing the Guyanese parliament. Furthermore, the Prime Minister will partake in the second CARICOM-India Summit in Georgetown, Guyana, to engage with CARICOM member countries' leaders.
