PM Modi's Three-Nation Visit: G20 Summit in Brazil, Nigeria, and Guyana (Nov 16-21)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake a crucial three-nation tour from November 16-21, which will include attending the G20 Summit in Brazil, visiting Nigeria, and concluding with a state visit to Guyana. The trip holds significant diplomatic importance as it strengthens India’s strategic partnerships, enhances multilateral engagements, and continues India’s active role in global affairs.

G20 Summit in Brazil (Nov 18-19)

PM Modi will attend the G20 Summit in Rio De Janeiro, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva. India, as part of the G20 Troika along with Brazil and South Africa, will actively contribute to the discussions on global issues. Modi is expected to present India’s stance on key topics including debt, climate change, and gender equality. The summit follows India’s leadership in the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration and Voice of the Global South Summits.

PM’s Engagements on the Sidelines of the Summit

On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, PM Modi is likely to meet several global leaders. The summit will also be the last major international engagement for U.S. President Joe Biden before the upcoming U.S. elections, though no formal bilateral meeting between Biden and Modi has been announced yet.

Visit to Nigeria (Nov 16-17)

PM Modi will begin his tour with a visit to Nigeria, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years. During this visit, Modi will strengthen India-Nigeria relations, particularly in the areas of energy, defense, and economic collaboration. India and Nigeria have shared a strategic partnership since 2007, with Indian investments exceeding $27 billion. Modi will also address the Indian diaspora in Nigeria.

Guyana Visit (Nov 19-21)

The final leg of Modi’s trip will be a state visit to Guyana, where he will be the first Indian Prime Minister to visit since 1968. Modi will meet President Mohamed Irfaan Ali and other senior leaders to discuss bilateral ties and cooperation, particularly in the energy and development sectors. He will also participate in the Second CARICOM-India Summit, strengthening India’s engagement with Caribbean nations.

Expected Diplomatic Engagements

On the sidelines of the G20 summit, while there are no details yet on bilateral meetings, discussions are expected on issues like workers’ rights, economic growth, and multilateral cooperation on climate and debt. Additionally, with U.S. President Joe Biden attending, this summit will be a significant event for the global political landscape, given the ongoing geopolitical tensions.

list of G20 Summits and key points

Year	Location	Host Country	Key Highlights
2008	Washington, D.C.	United States	First G20 summit held in response to the global financial crisis.
2009	London	United Kingdom	Focused on addressing the global financial meltdown and economic recovery.
2010	Toronto	Canada	Focused on fiscal consolidation and combating global economic instability.
2011	Cannes	France	Discussion on global economic governance and Europe’s debt crisis.
2012	Los Cabos	Mexico	Focus on global economic recovery and addressing financial market issues.
2013	St. Petersburg	Russia	Focus on economic stability and long-term growth.
2014	Brisbane	Australia	Focused on economic reforms and promoting global growth.
2015	Antalya	Turkey	Discussions on climate change, terrorism, and the global economy.
2016	Hangzhou	China	Focus on promoting innovation-driven global growth and the digital economy.
2017	Hamburg	Germany	Discussions on climate change, trade, and global security.
2018	Buenos Aires	Argentina	Focus on global trade and sustainable development.
2019	Osaka	Japan	Focus on trade tensions, digital economy, and climate change.
2020	Virtual	Saudi Arabia	Held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, focused on the global response to the pandemic.
2021	Rome	Italy	Focus on global economic recovery post-COVID-19 and climate change commitments.
2022	Nusa Dua, Bali	Indonesia	Focus on recovery from the pandemic, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and climate issues.
2023	New Delhi	India	Focus on global economic stability, debt relief, and development issues.
2024	Rio de Janeiro	Brazil	Upcoming G20 summit, where PM Modi will attend, focusing on global issues like climate change, gender, and economic development.

Summeryof the News

Why in News	Details
PM Modi’s 3-nation visit (Nov 16-21, 2024)	PM Modi will visit Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana as part of his diplomatic tour.
G20 Summit in Brazil (Nov 18-19, 2024)	PM Modi will attend the summit in Rio de Janeiro, hosted by Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva.
India’s Role in G20 Troika	India, along with Brazil and South Africa, is part of the G20 Troika, actively contributing to summit discussions.
First PM Visit to Nigeria in 17 Years	PM Modi’s visit to Nigeria (Nov 16-17) is the first by an Indian PM in 17 years, focusing on strengthening strategic ties.
India-Nigeria Strategic Partnership	India and Nigeria have a partnership since 2007, with over 200 Indian companies investing $27 billion in Nigeria.
First PM Visit to Guyana since 1968	PM Modi will visit Guyana (Nov 19-21) for the first time since 1968, strengthening bilateral ties and participating in CARICOM-India Summit.
Brazil President	Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, President of Brazil, hosting the G20 summit.
Nigeria President	Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria, invited PM Modi for the visit.
Guyana President	Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana, invited PM Modi for the visit.
G20 Summit Outcomes	PM Modi will focus on global issues like climate change, debt, and gender during the summit discussions.
CARICOM-India Summit	PM Modi will participate in the Second CARICOM-India Summit during his visit to Guyana.