Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Argentina as part of his five-nation tour, marking a historic moment as the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Argentina in over five decades, according to Indian Ambassador to Argentina, Ajaneesh Kumar.
Argentina is the third stop on PM Modi’s diplomatic journey, following Ghana and Trinidad & Tobago, and ahead of his scheduled visits to Brazil for the 17th BRICS Summit and Namibia.
Ambassador Kumar described the visit as a “momentous occasion” that will reinforce the multifaceted partnership between India and Argentina. He outlined the Prime Minister’s itinerary, which includes:
- A community reception in Buenos Aires upon arrival.
- A ceremonial tribute at Plaza de San Martin, honoring Argentine independence hero Jose de San Martin.
- Delegation-level talks with President Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada, the Argentine presidential palace.
“This visit will consolidate discussions from the previous meeting between the two leaders during the G20 in Brazil last year,” said Kumar, emphasizing the importance of ongoing cooperation in areas such as energy, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and digital infrastructure.
Highlighting India’s growing presence in Argentina, Kumar pointed to the strong demand for Indian two-wheelers and tractors, as well as collaborations between energy firms. He also stressed the potential for expanding India’s pharmaceutical and medical device exports, noting that Indian-made healthcare products, already trusted across Europe and the U.S., could provide affordable, high-quality solutions for Argentina.
“India is called the pharmacy of the world. There is no reason why Indian pharmaceuticals and medical devices cannot serve Argentine needs at a better cost and quality,” he added.
Gustavo Idigoras, President of CIARA (Argentine Edible Oil Association), echoed the significance of the visit, calling it “the most important in the last 20 years”. He emphasized the need for a closer economic and commercial partnership between the two countries.
“Our current bilateral trade exceeds $5 billion. We aim to grow this to over $8 billion in the next 3-4 years,” Idigoras stated, praising the commitment of the Milei administration to deepen ties with India.
After concluding his visit to Argentina, PM Modi will travel to Brazil from July 5 to 8 for the BRICS Summit, and then proceed to Namibia, where he is scheduled to address the country’s Parliament—completing his historic July 2–9 tour across five nations.
