PM Modi Departs Trinidad And Tobago; Heads To Argentina For Landmark Visit

PM Narendra Modi wrapped up a historic two‑day visit to Trinidad and Tobago on Friday, hailing ‘new momentum’ in the long‑standing partnership.

President Christine  Carla  Kangaloo bestowed the nation’s highest honour, The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, on the Indian leader.

PM Modi and PM Persad-Bissessar agreed to boost ties in disaster management, climate, and defence, and planted a sapling under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative.

Flight to Buenos Aires marks first Indian PM visit since 1968

After bidding farewell in Port of Spain, PM Modi boarded his aircraft for Buenos Aires.

This marks the third leg of his five-nation tour and the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Argentina in 57 years.

On July 4–5, PM Modi will meet President Milei to strengthen the 2019 strategic partnership.

Economic agenda: Lithium, LNG and trade diversification

• Critical minerals: India’s state‑run KABIL already holds lithium exploration rights in Catamarca province; fresh announcements are expected as New Delhi seeks secure supplies for its clean‑energy push.
• Energy security: Argentina’s vast shale gas and emerging LNG export capacity offer India a diversification hedge against Gulf volatility.
• Bilateral trade hit $5.2 billion in 2024, with efforts to expand access for Indian pharma, IT, and Argentine agri-products.

Defence, space and digital cooperation on the table

Buenos Aires has shown interest in Indian‑built Tejas light combat aircraft and joint training programmes.

Officials will explore ISRO-CONAE satellite ties and cooperation in digital infrastructure and telemedicine.

Both nations plan to issue a joint declaration condemning terrorism.

Argentina was scarred by the 1992 Israeli Embassy bombing and the 1994 AMIA bombing.

It recently condemned the attack on tourists in Jammu & Kashmir and seeks closer counter-terror cooperation with India.

PM Modi’s visit precedes the BRICS summit in Brazil and aligns with India’s efforts to revitalise trade talks with MERCOSUR. Argentina’s reform push inside the customs union could prove pivotal to deeper India–Latin America economic ties.

In Buenos Aires, PM Modi will honour General San Martín and meet President Milei over lunch.

India and Argentina aim to strengthen ties based on shared values and economic goals.

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