PM Modi arrives in Argentina, first bilateral visit by an Indian PM in 57 years

This is the first bilateral visit to the South American country by an Indian Prime Minister in 57 years, and is thus historic.

Buenos Aires:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Friday evening, on a two-day visit of his five-nation tour, which aims to reinforce India’s engagements with the Global South and focus on strengthening ties with the South American country. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at the Ezeiza International Airport.

This is the first bilateral visit to the South American country by an Indian Prime Minister in 57 years, and is thus historic.

“Landed in Buenos Aires for a bilateral visit which will focus on augmenting relations with Argentina. I’m eager to be meeting President Javier Milei and holding detailed talks with him,” PM Modi wrote in a post on his official X account.

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“Celebrating the enduring friendship between our nations. PM @narendramodi has landed in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, on an Official Visit. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome on arrival at the airport. This is the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM to Argentina in 57 years, marking a new chapter in India-Argentina ties,” Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on social media platform X.

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He has already visited Ghana and Trinidad & Tobago –- both highly successful visits. Prime Minister Modi will be in Argentina on July 4 and 5, on the invitation of President Javier Milei. The last meeting between the two leaders was in November 2024, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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