India, July 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for his five-nation tour. Over the next eight days, the prime minister will be visiting Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia. This tour will also mark the longest diplomatic visit by the prime minister in nearly 10 years.

"Over the next few days, I will be attending various bilateral, multilateral and other programmes in Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. Looking forward to interacting with world leaders and discussing ways to make our planet better," read the official statement issued by the prime minister.

The first stop in this five-nation tour is Ghana, which will be the first visit by an Indian prime minister in nearly three decad...