Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin an international tour with a historic official visit to Morocco, seen as an emerging security and economic partner in North Africa.
This marks the first-ever visit by an Indian head of government to Morocco and underscores a growing South-South dynamic, positioning Rabat as a strategic diplomatic player at the crossroads of African and Asian interests.
According to The Economic Times, the trip is part of a broader initiative to bolster India’s leadership in the Global South and establish a wide-ranging anti-terrorism coalition in the wake of the recent attacks in Pahalgam.
Modi’s long-planned visit is expected to include a meeting with King Mohammed VI.
The multi-country tour, scheduled to begin in early June, will also take the Indian leader to Argentina, Trinidad and Tobago, Jordan, and finally Brazil, where he will attend the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6–7.
Argentina has been highlighted as a key Indian partner in strategic minerals, food security, and defense cooperation.
Choosing Morocco as the first stop reflects New Delhi’s growing interest in North Africa for both security collaboration and economic opportunities.
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