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What PM Modi’s Five-Nation Tour Achieved: Global South Ties And Countering China | Finepoint
A shared theme among these countries is their desire to counterbalance China—and in doing so, they find comfort in partnering with India, a nation that doesn’t trigger concerns about debt traps, exploitation, or coercive diplomacy. It’s that reputational dividend that is driving the wave of historic state honours, deepening economic and strategic ties, and rallying support to India against terror.
The most recent of Modi’s visits was to Namibia. Modi’s arrival in Namibia marked the first visit by an Indian PM in nearly 30 years. PM Modi was received with a ceremonial welcome and a 21-gun salute. The prime minister was honoured with Namibia’s highest civilian honour, again a historic moment.
Remember the eight cheetahs that were translocated to India? Well, they were from the deserts of Namibia. Of course, it’s not about Cheetahs this time. It’s about development, democracy and diamonds.
“Namibia is one of the world’s largest diamond producers and India has the largest diamond polishing industry, that too in my home state, Gujarat. I am confident that in the coming times our partnership will also shine like these diamonds…" PM MODI.Pm Modi was also conferred… pic.twitter.com/YXqoSx9FRI— Vikrant (@Vikspeaks1) July 9, 2025
A stable democracy in Africa, Namibia is a powerhouse of untapped natural wealth—marine diamonds, uranium, cobalt, lithium, rare earths, all of which India is interested in. These are the new currency of global diplomacy. And India wants direct access to Namibian diamonds— bypassing the expensive hubs like London and Antwerp.
Indian companies have already invested $800 million in Namibia’s mining sector. The visit was aimed at scaling that further. As per MEA, “We see Namibia as more than just a supplier." And rightly so—this is a strategic relationship, not a transactional one.
Namibia could become central to India’s supply chain for critical minerals, helping reduce reliance on China. For a country eyeing electric vehicles, solar panels, and semiconductor sovereignty, a partnership with Namibia makes sense.
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