PM Modi lands in Argentina on two-day visit
PM Modi has landed at Buenos Aires on a two-day visit amidst which he will hold talks with the country’s top leadership to review ongoing cooperation and discuss ways to enhance bilateral partnership in key areas.
PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at the Ezeiza International Airport.
This is the first Indian bilateral visit at the prime ministerial level to Argentina in 57 years. It is PM Modi’s second visit to the country as Prime Minister; he had visited in 2018 for the G20 Summit.
It also marks the third stop on the Prime Minister’s five-nation visit.
Trinidad and Tobago will be a priority nation for India – PM Modi will hold wide-ranging talks with President Javier Milei to further boost the India-Argentina partnership in key areas, including defence, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, trade and investment, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
In a statement it was recorded that the bilateral visit of the Prime Minister will further deepen the multifaceted strategic partnership between India and Argentina.
While departing PM made a statement, that Argentina is a key economic partner in Latin America and a close collaborator in the G20 and that he looked forward to discussions with President Javier Milei, whom he had met last year.
Adding that focus will be on advancing our mutually beneficial cooperation, including in the areas of agriculture, critical minerals, energy, trade, tourism, technology, and investment.
He landed in Buenos Aires following conclusion of his two-day visit to Trinidad and Tobago, amidst which the two countries inked six agreements to expand bilateral ties.
In the fourth leg of his visit, PM Modi travels to Brazil to attend the 17th BRICS Summit, followed by a state visit. In the final leg of his visit, PM Modi will travel to Namibia.
News Edit KV Raman
