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PM MODI’S GLOBAL CONNECT

FIVE NATIONS,

ONE VISION

With a whirlwind five-nation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s growing

global clout, blending strategic diplomacy, personal charm, and bold messaging

at the BRICS Summit to elevate India’s place on the world stage

al bonds that form the backbone of
SHOBHAN SAXENA
India’s soft power.
Rio de Janeiro In Trinidad and Tobago, Prime
Minister Narendra Modi received
n the span of just one week, a rousing welcome from the vibrant
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Itraversed three continents, ad- Indian diaspora, many of whom
trace their roots to Bihar and Uttar
dressing parliaments, attending Pradesh. Addressing the communi-
summits, forging bilateral ties, and ty during a special event in Port of
receiving four of the highest civil- Spain, Modi celebrated the deep his-
ian honors from countries across the torical and cultural ties between In-
Global South. From Accra to Wind- dia and the Caribbean nation, calling
hoek, Modi’s July 2–9 diplomatic tour the diaspora a “living bridge” that has
was not only unprecedented in scale preserved and promoted Indian heri-
but also profoundly symbolic of In- tage for over 175 years.
dia’s rising global stature under his
leadership.
The tour—which covered Gha- Modi praised the community’s
na, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, contributions to Trinidad and
Brazil, and Namibia—culminated
in Modi’s participation at the 17th Tobago’s society and politics,
BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, including the rise of Indian-or-
where he reaffirmed India’s hard
line on terrorism, deepened econom- igin leaders to top positions. He
ic ties, and made personal inroads also highlighted India’s grow-
with global leaders. Yet beyond the
ceremonial grandeur and strategic ing global influence, urging the
memorandums, the visit underscored diaspora to take pride in their
a larger narrative: India is no longer
content being a balancing power—it roots and act as ambassadors
aims to be a leading one. of India’s values and progress

STRATEGIC DIPLOMACY IN THE in their adopted homeland.

GLOBAL SOUTH Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred with the ‘Grand Collar of the National Order of In Argentina, PM Modi’s meet-
the Southern Cross’ by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, ing with President Javier Milei led
n Ghana, PM Modi’s visit was to new momentum in India-Latin
historic—the first by an Indian in Brasilia on Tuesday (DPR PMO/ANI Photo)
IPrime Minister in over 30 years. America relations, focusing on de-
fense, agriculture, oil and gas, and
The meeting with President John Ma- Order of the Star of Ghana, the coun- eligibility to the sixth generation of renewable energy.
hama led to the elevation of bilateral try’s highest civilian award, reflected the Indian diaspora and received The conferring of the Key to
ties to a Comprehensive Partnership, the depth of trust and mutual respect. The Order of the Republic of Trin- Buenos Aires and expressions of
with a particular focus on critical min- Next stop, Trinidad and Tobago, idad and Tobago. More than policy, mutual interest in deeper collabo-
erals, defense cooperation, and ener- a country with deep-rooted Indian this was diplomacy of the heart—a
gy. Modi’s being conferred with The heritage. Here, Modi extended OCI recognition of cultural and emotion- Continued on next page... >>

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