During the summit, PM Modi will exchange views on key global issues, including the reform of global governance, peace and security, responsible use of artificial intelligence, climate action, global health and economic and financial matters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Brazil from July 5 to 8 to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro from July 6 to 7. This high-level gathering of world leaders is a part of PM Modi’s five-nation tour, which also includes stops in Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina and Namibia. The tour is being undertaken with the aim at strengthening India’s bilateral and multilateral ties.
PM Modi’s agenda in BRICS Summit
During the summit, PM Modi will exchange views on key global issues, including the reform of global governance, peace and security, responsible use of artificial intelligence, climate action, global health and economic and financial matters. He is also expected to hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines, including talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to broaden the strategic partnership between India and Brazil in areas such as trade, defence, energy, space, technology, agriculture and health12.
All about PM Modi’s five nation tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold his first full-fledged bilateral meeting with Argentina’s President Javier Gerardo Milei during his upcoming visit to the country. While the two leaders have previously met on the sidelines of multilateral forums, this will be their first structured dialogue.
The agenda is expected to cover defence cooperation, trade and investment, rare earth minerals, agriculture, as well as traditional and renewable energy. India is also likely to raise its longstanding concerns over cross-border terrorism during the BRICS engagements involving Brazil and Argentina.
Four-nation tour begins with Ghana
PM Modi’s tour will begin in Ghana from July 2 to 3, where he will be hosted by newly elected President John Dramani Mahama. The visit comes as Ghana undergoes economic restructuring. Key areas of discussion will include agriculture, the establishment of a vaccine development hub in West Africa, critical mineral cooperation, digital public infrastructure, and the revival of cultural exchange programmes, according to Foreign Secretary Mr. Ravi.
Visit to Trinidad and Tobago
PM Modi will then travel to Trinidad and Tobago from July 3 to 4. This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Caribbean nation since 1999. The visit aims to deepen historical and cultural ties and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Final stop: Namibia
The final leg of the tour will take Modi to Namibia, where he will pay tribute to the country’s decolonisation icon Sam Nujoma, who passed away on February 8. During this visit, India and Namibia are expected to sign an agreement enabling unified payment inter-operability, a step that could significantly boost financial cooperation.
All you need to know about the 17th BRICS Summit
The 2025 BRICS Summit marks a significant moment as Brazil assumes the rotating presidency of the bloc, which now includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and newly joined members such as Indonesia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia has also been invited to join, reflecting the group’s expanding influence.
The summit will be held at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro and is expected to bring together leaders from across the Global South to address pressing global challenges and advance the BRICS agenda. Under the theme “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance,” Brazil’s BRICS presidency has outlined a few key priorities.
These include:
- Improving global health through equitable access to medicines.
- Tackling neglected tropical diseases.
- Boosting trade and investment by promoting local currencies and alternative payment systems.
- Advancing climate action with a BRICS Climate Leadership Agenda.
The summit will also focus on responsible AI governance, reforming global peace and security systems and strengthening BRICS’ internal structure for more effective decision-making.
The 2025 summit takes place amid a shifting geopolitical landscape and ongoing efforts by BRICS to expand its influence and offer an alternative platform for emerging economies. The bloc’s expansion and focus on inclusive governance underscore its ambition to play a more prominent role in shaping global economic and political norms.
