PM Modi leaves for 5-day tour to Nigeria, Brazil and Guana NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed on Saturday for a five-day diplomatic journey to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana. His three-nation tour, scheduled from November 16 to 21, includes participation in the G20 Summit in Brazil. LIVE: PM Modi emplanes for Abuja, Nigeria Before departing, PM Modi issued a statement indicating his first stop in Nigeria, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's invitation, aimed at strengthening strategic ties between both countries.
His itinerary includes engaging with the Indian community during his stay from November 16 to 17. "At the invitation of H.E.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this will be my first visit to Nigeria, which is our close partner 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. I am also eagerly looking forward to meeting the Indian community and friends from Nigeria who have sent me warm welcome messages in Hindi," the statement read.
His next destination is Brazil for the 19th G20 Summit, where he participates as a Troika member. Following India's G20 presidency, Brazil is anticipated to maintain focus on Global South priorities during his visit from November 18 to 19. "In Brazil, I 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 Glo.