Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mozambique

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for five-day tour of four African nations today. He landed in Mozambique to begin his brief but important visit.

It's the time for Africa. 5 days, 4 nations - Here’s the PM's itinerary over the coming days pic.twitter.com/xcBie6BWxl

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 6, 2016

The Prime Minister emplanes for a vital four nation Africa tour. The First Nation he will visit is Mozambique. pic.twitter.com/yyGwjW61N6

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 6, 2016

An early morning arrival in Mozambique. Important talks await the PM in this brief but important visit. pic.twitter.com/alHY9qfgjX

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2016

A Maputo morning, an African dawn! PM @narendramodi arrives in Mozambique for the first leg of his visit pic.twitter.com/3e4QtZMyCP

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 7, 2016

As PM began his Mozambique tour he tweeted that this visit will strengthen India's bond with the country.

Iniciando o meu périplo por África com uma visita a Moçambique, que vai reforçar os laços da Índia com Moçambique.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2016

PM before beginning the tour had stated that the aim of his visit is to increase cooperation and boost cultural linkages. Today he is to meet President Filipe Nyusi and hold extensive talks with him.

While in Mozambique he is to meet with Ms. Veronica Macamo, the President of National Assembly and he is to visit the S&T Park, Maluana. He is to interact with the students there. He is also going to interact with the Indian community for a brief time.

Post which he is to leave for South Africa and reach Pretoria.