Sun Jul 06 02:00:00 UTC 2025: **News Article: Modi Embarks on Five-Nation Tour, Strengthening Ties with Argentina Before BRICS Summit in Brazil**
**Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 2025** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Brazil to attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, following a productive two-day visit to Argentina. His arrival marks the fourth leg of a five-nation tour that also included Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and will conclude with a visit to Namibia.
In Argentina, Modi held extensive discussions with President Javier Milei, focusing on diversifying bilateral trade and boosting cooperation in key sectors such as defence, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, energy, and mining. Both leaders expressed their commitment to elevating the relationship between the two nations to “greater heights.” Modi also extended an invitation to President Milei to visit India, particularly highlighting the lion sanctuary in Gujarat.
Prior to his departure for Brazil, Prime Minister Modi paid homage to Rabindranath Tagore in Buenos Aires, acknowledging the profound impact Tagore’s 1924 visit had on Argentina, particularly in the fields of education. He was also presented with the Key to the City of Buenos Aires in a special gesture of goodwill.
The BRICS Summit, scheduled for July 6 and 7, will see PM Modi engaging with leaders from Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa. This year’s summit is particularly significant as it includes the five new BRICS members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Following the summit, Modi will undertake a state visit to Brasilia, marking the first bilateral visit to the country by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly six decades. The visit underscores India’s growing engagement and strategic partnerships with key nations across the globe.
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