Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Argentina on a two-day official visit. He will attend a business summit and hold bilateral talks with President Javier Miel. An agreement on lithium supply is likely to be signed during the visit,
Narendra Modi's Argentina visit: Highlights
1. Time and purpose of the visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Argentina on July 56, 2025.
This is PM Modi's second visit to Argentina (the first was for the G20 Summit in 2018).
The visit is part of a 5-nation tour (Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil).
2. Main events
July 5:
Meeting with Argentine President Javier Mili.
Participation in the India-Argentina Business Summit 2025.
Signing of MoUs (Defense, Energy, Agriculture, Trade).
Cultural program with Indian diaspora.
July 6:
Talks with Argentine Foreign, Trade and Energy Ministers.
Discussion on lithium and LNG (natural gas) supply.
Departure for BRICS summit in Brazil.
3. Key aspects of India-Argentina relations
Economic cooperation:
Bilateral trade US$6.4 billion (₹53 thousand crore).
India imports soybean oil, grains, leather from Argentina.
Argentina is India's fourth largest trading partner.
Lithium deals:
Argentina has the third largest lithium reserves in the world.
200 crore lithium mining deal by KABIL (Indian PSU) in 2024.
MoU signed in February 2025, which will reduce dependence on China.
Political and Energy Cooperation:
Argentina supports India's NSG (Nuclear Suppliers Group) membership.
Cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear and renewable energy.
4. Indian Diaspora
There are 3,000 people of Indian origin living in Argentina.
PM Modi interacted with them and participated in cultural events.
5. G20 and Global Cooperation
Both countries are members of G20, G77, and UN.
Argentina appreciated India's G20 presidency in 2023.
Conclusion
This visit of PM Modi will open new opportunities in critical minerals like lithium, energy cooperation, and trade. This visit is important to further strengthen relations with Argentina.
Next: Will participate in the BRICS summit in Brazil.
Article published | Sat | 05 Jul 2025 | 9:03 PM