Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Mozambique to mark the first leg of his four-nation visit to Africa with an aim to strengthen cooperation and boost cultural ties.
He arrived in capital Maputo early morning and was welcomed by Mozambican officials at the airport.
Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Mozambique in 34 years.
The focus of the visit will be on deepening cooperation in areas of hydrocarbons, maritime security, trade and investment, agriculture and food.
The Indian Prime Minister will hold talks with President Filipe Nyusi to increase cooperation and also interact with students and members of Indian community during his day-long visit.
Modi will leave for South Africa the same day where he will have a series of events in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban and Pietermaritzburg, places associated with stay of Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa.
On Sunday, Modi will be in Tanzania for a brief visit to give an impetus to ties with Tanzania.
The same evening he will fly to Kenya. Modi returns home on Monday.