Impact Level: Notification

Locations Affected: Brazil, Argentina, Namibia, Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago

Tracking Id: RINTP3836242297

Description:

As per reports, Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is scheduled to visit five countries between Wednesday (02 July) and (Wednesday) 09 July.

• From Wednesday (02 July) to Thursday (03 July), the Indian Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Accra, Ghana, on his inaugural visit to the country, where he is expected to discuss avenues to further enhance the bilateral relationship through economic, energy, and defence cooperation.
• From Thursday (03 July) to Friday (04 July), the Indian Minister is scheduled to visit the Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago, where he is expected to address a joint session of the parliament.
• From Friday (04 July) to Saturday (05 July), the Indian Prime Minister is scheduled to undertake a state visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he is expected to discuss collaboration on defence, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, trade, and investment,
• From Saturday (05 July) to Monday (07 July), the Indian Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Rio de Janeiro, where he is expected to engage with world leaders at the 17th BRICS Summit, followed by a state visit to Brasilia on Tuesday (08 July).
• On Wednesday (09 July), the Indian Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Windhoek, Namibia, for state visit, where he is expected to address the Parliament.

Impact:

• Increased security presence is expected in areas surrounding official venues and diplomatic residences.
• Localized movement restrictions implemented by central and local authorities may potentially impact personnel and freight transit.
• Delays in local transportation and logistics are likely due to security cordons, traffic diversions, and traffic congestions.
• Public transportation may experience temporary rerouting.
• Business operations in the VIP areas may be temporarily impacted by restricted access to employees, clients, and delivery services.

Recommendations:

It is advised to avail further updates via:

• Ministry of External Affairs (India): https://www.mea.gov.in/
• Brazil Federal Police (Polícia Federal): https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br
• Argentina Federal Police (Policía Federal Argentina): https://x.com/pfaoficial?lang=en
• Namibian Police Force: https://nampol.gov.na/
• Trinidad and Tobago Police Service: https://www.ttps.gov.tt/
• Ghana Police Service: https://police.gov.gh/en/

Sources:
• https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/5-nations-8-days-pm-modi-embark-longest-diplomatic-tour-10-years-brics-agenda-101751339723737.html
• https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/pm-modis-visit-to-namibia-focus-likely-on-diamonds-critical-minerals-uranium-talks-also-on-agenda/articleshow/122173634.cms
• https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/oneindia-epaper-oneindia/pm+modi+to+visit+5nations+starting+july+2+operation+sindoor+outreach+on+agenda-newsid-n670690481?sm=Y
• https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-modi-s-longest-foreign-trip-in-11-years-begins-tomorrow-5-countries-in-8-days-11751281108599.html