PM Modi to embark on 3-nation tour, attend G20 Leaders Summit in Brazil next week

Last Updated14/11/2024

Amid growing geopolitical differences in the wake of raging conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, and West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Brazil to participate in the G20 Leaders Summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Brazil on November 18-19 to participate in the G20 Leaders Summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula Da Silva.

India, part of the G20 Troika alongside Brazil and South Africa, has been an active contributor to G20 discussions.
Modi will present India's stance on global issues, building on the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration and the Voice of the Global South Summit hosted by India.
On the sidelines, the PM is expected to meet several world leaders, although no bilateral meetings have been officially announced yet.
Geopolitical Context: The summit takes place amid global tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and unrest in West Asia.
Biden's Role: American President Joe Biden will also attend, marking his last major international event before stepping down. He is expected to discuss workers’ rights and economic growth with President da Silva.

PM Modi’s visit to Nigeria on November 16-17 marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years, at the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Focus Areas:
- Reviewing the strategic partnership between India and Nigeria, particularly in energy, defence, and economic collaboration.
- Enhancing bilateral ties and discussing avenues for future cooperation.
- Addressing the Indian community in Nigeria, which shares strong ties with India through over 200 Indian companies investing $27 billion in Nigerian sectors.

PM Modi will visit Guyana at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, marking the first Indian PM visit since 1968.
Planned Engagements:
- Discussions with President Ali and other senior leaders to strengthen bilateral relations.
- Addressing the Parliament of Guyana and the Indian diaspora.
- Participating in the Second CARICOM-India Summit to engage with leaders of CARICOM member countries.

President Ali had earlier visited India in 2023 as the Chief Guest at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, where he was awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman.