Modi Plans Five-Nation Tour to Bolster Anti-Terror Front in Global South

Strategic Insights -

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a five-nation tour of Africa, Latin America, and West Asia in early July to promote India's leadership in the Global South and to shape a broad anti-terror coalition. The visit aims to strengthen India's strategic ties with Morocco, Argentina, Trinidad and Tobago, and Jordan, and to explore opportunities for cooperation in sectors such as agriculture, defense, and connectivity. The tour will also coincide with the BRICS Summit in Brazil, where Modi will engage with leaders from China, Russia, South Africa, and other member countries to discuss key areas such as global governance, climate change, and economy and finance.

Key Takeaways:

  • The five-nation tour is expected to start with Morocco, where Modi will meet King Mohammed VI to discuss strengthening economic and security ties.
  • Modi's visit to Buenos Aires could lead to expanded ties between India and Argentina in agriculture, defense, and connectivity sectors.
  • The BRICS Summit in Rio De Janeiro will provide an opportunity for Modi to engage with leaders from China, South Africa, and other member countries, including Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
  • The Brazilian chairmanship of BRICS has prioritised six key areas, including reform of global governance, climate change, climate financing, global health, artificial intelligence, and economy and finance.
  • Modi is expected to meet leaders of BRICS partner countries, including leaders from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Nigeria, during the summit.
  • The summit may result in two specific declarations: one on climate change finance and another on artificial intelligence governance.

Statistics:

  • India's planned five-nation tour will cover countries in Africa, Latin America, and West Asia.
  • The tour is expected to start in early July and will last for about two weeks.
  • Modi's visit to Morocco is expected to reflect India's growing economic and security ties with the African nation.
  • BRICS Summit in Brazil will host leaders from 14 member countries, including Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, and India.
  • Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is expected to host Modi at the summit.
  • BRICS member countries account for 40% of the world's population and 30% of global GDP.

Sources:

  • ET (Exact date not provided)
  • Interview with Brazilian ambassador to India Kenneth F. Haczynski da Nbrega