Modi's Ghana Visit Expands India-Africa Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian leader in over 30 years to visit Ghana, where he received the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana for his role in strengthening India-Ghana relations. Modi pledged to elevate ties to a 'Comprehensive Partnership' with new focus areas including defence, agriculture, healthcare, digital payments, and vocational skill development, aiming to double bilateral trade within five years. The visit underscored India's broadened strategy toward the Global South, encompassing mineral diplomacy in Africa and Latin America to secure resources for India's green and technological growth. Modi called for reforms in global governance to better represent Global South nations. While his outreach was widely celebrated, his simultaneous visit to Trinidad & Tobago drew criticism from local Muslim groups concerned about religious discrimination in India. Overall, Modi's diplomatic efforts reflect India's renewed engagement with emerging economies and its leadership ambitions.