Prime Minister Narendra Modi today arrived in Mozambique as part of his four-nation Africa tour aimed at enhancing ties with that continent, particularly in the economic sphere and people-to-people contacts.
PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Office in Maputo. After Mozambique, PM Modi will travel to South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya.
The focus of the African tour will be on deepening cooperation in areas of hydrocarbons, maritime security, trade and investment, agriculture and food.
"Beginning my Africa tour with a visit to Mozambique. This visit will strengthen India's bond with Mozambique," the Prime Minister said in a tweet.
PM Modi had earlier tweeted:
My Africa tour, aimed at enhancing ties between India & Africa will begin from Mozambique in a brief but key visit. https://t.co/LaOw7lk2fp
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2016
My Africa tour, aimed at enhancing ties between India & Africa will begin from Mozambique in a brief but key visit. https://t.co/LaOw7lk2fp
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2016
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