Following an extremely successful and profitable five-nation tour that included Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for India.
Randhir Jaiswal, a spokesperson for the External Affairs Ministry, said on X: “A very successful and fruitful five-nation journey to 🇬🇭 🇹🇹 🇦🇷 🇧🇷 🇳🇦 comes to an end. The prime minister, Narendra Modi, has left for New Delhi.
At this point in his diplomatic career, PM Modi has made 17 remarks to foreign parliaments, which is equal to the total number of speeches made by all previous Congress prime ministers.
His recent speeches in Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, and Namibia on a five-nation tour in the first week of July 2025 served as a testament to this accomplishment.
PM Modi is one of the most engaged Indian leaders on the international scene, as seen by this degree of global participation.
In contrast, throughout the course of several decades, the number of former Congress party prime ministers was equal: Manmohan Singh had seven, Indira Gandhi had four, Jawaharlal Nehru had three, Rajiv Gandhi had two, and PV Narasimha Rao had one.
In barely over ten years, PM Modi has matched that total, indicating a change in India’s diplomatic strategy. His most recent visit highlights India’s rekindled ties with countries in the Caribbean and Africa as well as the Global South’s receptiveness to its voice.
The first Indian prime minister to visit Ghana in more than three decades, Modi received the Order of the Star of Ghana.
He spoke to Parliament in Trinidad & Tobago during festivities commemorating 180 years of Indian immigration, noting India’s longstanding assistance to developing countries.
When he discussed democratic values, technical collaborations, and common goals in digital infrastructure and health, the Namibian Parliament gave him a standing ovation. PM Modi has spoken before a wide range of legislative bodies over the years.
He gave speeches in Bhutan, Nepal, Fiji, and Australia in 2014. In 2015, he traveled to Afghanistan, Mauritius, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, and Britain.
In 2016 and 2023, the United States invited him to attend a joint session of Congress.
He spoke in 2018 in Uganda, 2019 in the Maldives, 2024 in Guyana, and now in 2025 in three additional nations. These talks have consistently addressed climate responsibility, inclusive development, democratic resilience, and reforming international organizations such as the UN and WTO.
India’s growing power and legitimacy are demonstrated by PM Modi’s ability to address parliamentarians directly across continents. Symbolism has also been used subtly but effectively.
He stood in front of a Speaker’s Chair that India had given to Trinidad & Tobago in 1968, describing it as a symbol of friendship that endures.
When he was given Namibia’s highest civilian honor, the Parliament chamber was filled with chanting of “Modi, Modi.” This historic accomplishment reflects India’s growing influence in international diplomacy and goes beyond a mere personal honor.
The nation’s message of cooperation and advancement is more relevant than ever as it gets ready to lead the BRICS bloc in 2026 and fortifies strategic relationships across regions.
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