Ugandan Prime Minister Modi's speech in Uganda on the benign policy of India in Africa

On his second trip to the mainland as Prime Minister, which will begin on July 23, Modi will also visit Rwanda in addition to South Africa for the BRICS Summit from July 26 to 27. Indo-African relations have received new impetus since the third edition of their Summit in 2015, attended by more than 40 heads of state and government of the continent. Since India has undertaken various projects, including the initiative to build conference centers across Africa as sustainable symbols – an area that China has developed mastery.

In the past three years, Indian Presidents and Vice Presidents have traveled to Africa, with President Ram Nath Kovind making his first three trips overseas to the mainland. Similarly, India has hosted leaders of all the length and breadth of the continent.

Modi was no stranger to Uganda and his president visited the country as chief minister of Gujarat. The address to the Ugandan Parliament will be the highlight of his visit to three countries. Manmohan Singh addressed the Ethiopian Parliament in 2011 as prime minister when he was there for the second edition of the India-Africa Summit. Two lines of credit worth $ 164 million will be extended to Uganda for a development project based on local needs.

Rwanda, which has enjoyed success under the current President in overcoming the trauma of the genocide, is emerging rapidly as India 's partner in Central Africa. A defense pact will be signed with Kigali during the Prime Minister's trip, which will begin on 23 July in Rwanda. This is the very first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Rwanda.

Two lines of credit worth $ 100 million each will be extended to Rwanda for the industrial and agricultural sectors. In addition, 200 cows will be offered in Rwanda as a sign of goodwill for its agricultural sector. The prime minister could visit a genocide memorial during his trip to Rwanda.

In addition to these bilateral commitments, all eyes will be on the BRICS Summit in South Africa in the midst of global trade disputes following Trump administration decisions and retaliatory measures. In addition to the South African president and leaders of some BRICS extension countries, including Argentina, Modi is expected to meet with the presidents of Russia and China on the sidelines of the summit.
China and India will discuss the US trade war and its protectionist trade policy when President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet on the sidelines of the Johannesburg BRICS summit next week, the Chinese Ministry said on Friday Foreign Affairs. While China is locked in a trade war with the United States, New Delhi has decided to raise its tariffs on 30 US products in retaliation for US President Donald Trump's decision to raise taxes on the US Indian steel and aluminum.

"They will exchange their views on the international landscape, the BRICS cooperation and other issues of mutual interest. US trade protectionism and unilateralism have caused great concern on the part of of the international community.China and India support multilateralism and free trade.I think the leaders will exchange their views on the issue of common interests, including this issue, and that is the case. is also the consensus of the BRICS countries, "said a spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. on the Modi-Xi meeting in South Africa. This will be the third meeting between the two leaders this year, starting with the informal summit in Wuhan in April and the meeting on the sidelines of the SCO summit in June.

The fight against terrorism, the main challenges including Iran and Syria, inclusive growth, global governance, health and vaccines, peacekeeping and sustainable development will be at the heart of the BRICS agenda . The BRICS leadership retreat will also be organized at the BRICS summit to discuss future prospects