Ghana Children Recite Hare Rama Hare Krishna Before PM Modi As They Him In Accra | Watch

Ghana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome as he arrived in Ghana at the airport, the first leg of his 5-nation tour. Ghanian President John Dramani Mahama received the Prime Minister at the airport in Acca where he was accorded with 21-gun salute.

Later, a group of young children recited Indian devotion chant 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna' before Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as they welcomed him to Accra. Members of the Indian diaspora also gave a warm welcome to PM Modi, as he became the first Prime Minister in 30 years to visit the country.

Crowds gathered hours before the Prime Minister's scheduled arrival, holding Indian flags and signs expressing their excitement.

One of the members of the Indian diaspora, Manoj Kapoor said, “We are all eagerly waiting for PM Modi. He is a tall global leader. Everyone really likes him. People of Ghana are waiting for him. He is well-respected here.”

PM Modi on a 5-nation visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a 5-nation tour including Ghana, Argentina, Brazil, Tinidad and Tobago and Namibia.

Upon his arrival at the airport in Accra, a 21-gun salute was accorded to PM Modi. | Watch

PM Modi was received by the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama and accorded a ceremonial welcome. This gesture is reflective of the strong and historic bonds of friendship between the two nations.

His current visit is focussed in fostering India and Ghana relationship and underscores India’s commitment to strengthening its engagement with Africa and Global South Partners.

PM Modi is visiting the country on the invitation of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.

In his departure statement, PM Modi said, “I look forward to my exchanges aimed at further deepening our historical ties and opening up new windows of cooperation, including in the areas of investment, energy, health, security, capacity building and development partnership. As fellow democracies, it will be an honour to speak at the Parliament of Ghana.”

PM Modi will be holding meetings with President of Ghana to review the strong bilateral partnership and discuss further avenues to enhance it through economic, energy, and defence collaboration, and development cooperation partnership.