New Delhi, July 2(HS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on an eight-day trip to five countries from July 2-9, starting with Ghana. He will also visit Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, participating in the BRICS summit in Brazil.

In a statement before his departure, Prime Minister Modi emphasized Ghana's importance as a valuable partner in the Global South and highlighted its role in the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States.He mentioned, I look forward to my exchanges aimed at further deepening our historical ties and opening up new windows of cooperation, including in the areas of investment, energy, health, security, capacity building and development partnership. As fellow democracies, it will be an honour to speak at the Parliament of Ghana.

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