PM Modi to leave on four African nations visit on July 7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a five day visit to Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya from 7th of this month. On 7th July, the Prime Minister will be in Mozambique where he will have bilateral discussions with President Filipe Nyusi to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance development cooperation.

From 8th-9th, in South Africa, Mr Modi will have meetings with President Jacob Zuma and other senior leaders across the political spectrum to further enhance India's historical relations with that country.

On 10th, in Tanzania, Mr Modi will meet President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli to further enhance mutual cooperation and understanding on major issues of common



interest.

On the last leg of his tour on 11th of this month, the Prime Minister will be in Kenya and have bilateral discussions with President Kenyatta. Mr Modi will also address students in the University of Nairobi during the visit.

MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the visit of Mr Modi to the African nations reflects India’s desire to further strengthen and reinvigorate bilateral ties with African partners which were renewed at the successful India Africa Forum Summit in October last year. The visit will provide opportunities to build on close contacts at the highest level and enhance mutual cooperation and understanding on major issues of common interests.