Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a special honor on Saturday in Argentina – the “key to the city of Buenos Aires”.
Jorge Macri, the most important officer of the city, gave him this symbolic gift during his two -day visit. The key represents friendship and trust. Earlier, PM Modi met President Javier Milei for important conversations.
This visit was historical because it was the first time in 57 years that an Indian Prime Minister only came to Argentina for bilateral conversations (not for a large conference). Hundreds of Indian immigrants welcomed Prime Minister Modi outside his hotel, waving with flags and dancing on Indian music.
Premier collects the second major international prize on five-country tours
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Previously, in Trinidad and Tobago, he received “the Order of the Republic”, their highest civil honor.
He is the first foreign leader to ever receive it. During that visit, both countries signed six similarities to work more closely. PM Modi thanked Trinidad for honoring him and said that the price was not only for him, but for all 1.4 billion Indians.
After Argentina he will participate in the BRICS top in Brazil and then visit Namibia. PM Modi and President Milei agreed to stimulate cooperation in important areas during their conversations. Argentina supplies lithium (an important mineral for batteries for electric cars) and shale gas to India.
This helps the plans for India energy security. Argentina has the world's second largest shale gas reserves. PM Modi also asked for easier access to affordable Indian medicines in Argentina. The leaders agreed to expand Defense partnerships and trade between countries. PM Modi even invited Milei to visit India soon, especially to see the lion reserve of Gujarat!
In addition to formal meetings, PM modes paid respect in important cultural places. He visited San Martin Memorial and in honor of the National Hero of Argentina who helped in South America of colonial domination.
The visit also strengthened the ties from people to people -PM Modi showed President Milei how India drones used in agriculture (the “Drone Didi” initiative). Before they leave, PM Modi called the trip “Productive” and said that the relationship between India-Argentina has “even more promise”.
