New Delhi, July 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Ghana, becoming the first Indian prime minister in 30 years to visit the West African country. PM Modi is on a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with the country's top leadership and review the strong bilateral partnership.

President John Dramani Mahama received PM Narendra Modi as he arrived at the Kotoka International Airport. PM Modi was also given a Guard of Honour along with 21-gun salute.

This is the prime minister's first-ever bilateral visit to Ghana. It is also the first prime ministerial visit from India to Ghana in three decades.

In his departure statement, PM Modi called Ghana a "valued partner in the Global South" which plays an important...