PM Modi To Go To Iconic Boca Stadium During Historic Visit To Argentina

Last Updated:July 04, 2025, 21:11 IST

PM Modi's visit to Argentina marks the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM in 57 years. The visit aims to boost India-Argentina ties, focusing on economic and trade matters.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PTI)

India-Argentina ties are expected to receive a significant boost during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the South American nation starting Saturday, as per India time, according to Ajaneesh Kumar, the Indian Ambassador to Argentina.

“This visit is important from a bilateral lens. Although PM Modi has been here before in 2018, it was for the G20 Summit. This bilateral meeting that’s happening between us will take place after five decades on an official level, where the Indian PM is visiting Argentina in this capacity," Kumar was quoted as saying in an exclusive interview with IANS.

Argentina will be the third stop on PM Modi’s five-nation tour, following Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago. His itinerary will continue with visits to Brazil (July 5-8) and Namibia (July 9).

Previously, PM Modi attended a G20 meeting in Argentina in 2018. However, this will be the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM in 57 years, marking a historic moment.

As part of the agenda, the Prime Minister will begin his visit by paying homage at the statue of General Jose de San Martin, Argentina’s esteemed freedom fighter and national hero. He will then receive a ceremonial welcome and engage in delegation-level talks, followed by a lunch hosted in his honour by President Javier Milei.

Argentina has been a strategic partner of India since 2019, and the two nations celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations last year.

“In the evening, while returning, he’ll take out a few minutes of his busy schedule and visit the Boca Stadium, because sports helps the people-to-people contact of both nations, and Argentina is known for its football across the world," added Kumar.

What About India-Argentina Realtionship?

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that both leaders will discuss economic and trade matters to further strengthen bilateral relations.

Notably, India-Argentina bilateral trade more than doubled from 2019 to 2022, peaking at USD 6.4 billion in 2022. In 2021 and 2022, India was Argentina’s fourth-largest trading partner.

Argentina is a key supplier of edible oils, including soybean and sunflower oils, to India. In 2024, total annual bilateral trade between India and Argentina increased by 33 per cent to USD 5.23 billion, making India Argentina’s fifth-largest trading partner and export destination.

(With inputs from IANS)

Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha...Read More

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