PM Modi embarks on 5-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil & Guyana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emplanes for three-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana. This will be a five day visit. On the first leg of his visit, PM will be visiting Nigeria, which is the first visit by an Indian PM to Nigeria in 17 years. In Brazil, PM will be participating in the G20 Leaders’ Summit and meet world leaders. From there, PM will be on a State visit to Guyana, first visit by an Indian PM to Guyana in over 50 years.
In his departure statement, PM Modi said that that his visit will be an opportunity to build upon the Strategic Partnership, which is based on a shared belief in democracy and pluralism. He also expressed his eagerness to meet the Indian community in Nigeria, as well as the Nigerian people who have sent him welcome messages in Hindi.During this visit, the Prime Minister will also join leaders from the Caribbean partner countries for the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit Modi said that the Summit will enable these countries to renew historical ties and expand cooperation into new domains.