India News Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Argentina on a two-day visit
India News Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Argentina on Friday evening for a two-day visit, during which he is scheduled to hold discussions with the country's top leadership to review existing cooperation and explore opportunities to deepen ties in various key sectors.
India News Updates: PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome at Ezeiza International Airport upon arrival. This is the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to Argentina in 57 years. Modi had earlier visited the country in 2018 to attend the G20 Summit.Argentina is the third destination in Modi's ongoing five-nation tour.During the visit, Modi will hold talks with President Javier Milei. The two leaders are expected to discuss collaboration in areas such as defence, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, trade, and investment, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.In a statement, the ministry said the visit aims to further deepen the strategic partnership between India and Argentina.Before departing for Argentina, the prime minister noted that the country is an important economic partner for India in Latin America and a key member in the G20. He added that he looked forward to engaging with President Milei, whom he had met last year.'We will focus on advancing our mutually beneficial cooperation, including in the areas of agriculture, critical minerals, energy, trade, tourism, technology, and investment,' Modi had said.Modi's visit to Argentina follows his two-day trip to Trinidad and Tobago, where India and the Caribbean nation signed six agreements to enhance cooperation in different sectors. During that visit, Modi was awarded 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago', making him the first foreign leader to receive the country's highest civilian award.From Argentina, the prime minister will travel to Brazil for the 17th BRICS Summit and a subsequent state visit. The final leg of his tour will take him to Namibia. Show more
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