Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his four-nation tour of African countries is aimed at enhancing ties with that continent, particularly in the economic sphere and people-to- people contacts. Modi will begin his five-day tour with Mozambique and then travel to South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya.
Focus of the visit will be on deepening cooperation in areas of hydrocarbons, maritime security, trade and investment, agriculture and food.
My Africa tour, aimed at enhancing ties between India & Africa will begin from Mozambique in a brief but key visit. https://t.co/LaOw7lk2fp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2016
My programmes in South Africa will span across Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban & Pietermaritzburg. Here are details. https://t.co/BTF9fpGRy6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2016
In Tanzania I will hold talks with President Dr. John Magufuli, meet ‘Solar Mamas’ & interact with Indian community. https://t.co/gUqFNIr0Wz
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2016
Talks with President @UKenyatta, deliberations on economic & people-to-people ties will be focus of my Kenya visit. https://t.co/PGtDaEWKUU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2016
Giving details in Facebook posts, the Prime Minister said the aim of his visit to Mozambique is to increase cooperation and boost cultural linkages.
“I will meet President Filipe Nyusi and hold extensive talks with him,” he said.
Other programmes include a meeting with Veronica Macamo, the President of the National Assembly and a visit to the S&T Park, Maluana, where he will interact with students. He will also interact with the Indian community briefly.
