Brasilia [Brazil]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted with great enthusiasm by members of the Indian diaspora upon his arrival at a hotel in Brasilia on Monday evening (local time), marking the beginning of his State Visit to Brazil.
Waving Indian flags, members of the community gathered outside the hotel to warmly welcome the Prime Minister. PM Modi spent time interacting with them, particularly children who had come to greet him.
As he arrived, PM Modi was treated to a cultural performance, which included a vibrant Brazilian Samba Reggae show. He was seen appreciating the performers and later took photos with the artists.
He also witnessed a spiritual performance at the hotel and engaged with the performers after their presentation, commending them for their contribution to the welcoming ceremony.
Prime Minister Modi arrived in Brasilia after attending the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro (July 6-7), which brought together leaders from BRICS nations and new member states.
At the Brasilia airport, he was received by Brazil’s Minister of Defence, Jose Mucio Monteiro Filho. The traditional Samba Reggae performance at the airport added a musical touch to his reception.
In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said:
“Taking new strides in India-Brazil steadfast partnership. PM @narendramodi has landed in the capital city of Brasilia on a State Visit to Brazil. On arrival, he was warmly received by Mr. Jose Mucio Monteiro Filho, Minister of Defence of Brazil, at the airport. The welcome was made delightfully musical by the traditional Brazilian Samba Reggae performance.”
During his State Visit, PM Modi will hold bilateral discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. According to the MEA, the two leaders will focus on broadening the Strategic Partnership in key areas including trade, defence, energy, space, technology, agriculture, health, and people-to-people linkages.
Reflecting on his participation in the BRICS Summit in Rio, PM Modi said it was a “productive” engagement:
“The Rio leg of my Brazil visit was very productive. We had extensive deliberations at the BRICS Summit. I compliment President Lula and the Brazilian Government for the work they’ve done through their BRICS Presidency in making this platform even more effective.”
He added that his bilateral meetings with world leaders during the summit will strengthen India’s global partnerships:
“My bilateral meetings with world leaders will also boost India’s friendship with various nations.”
PM Modi also shared a video on X featuring highlights from the BRICS Summit, bilateral meetings, and his reception in Rio de Janeiro by the Indian community.
“Now on the way to Brasilia for the State Visit. Will hold detailed talks with President Lula on different aspects of India-Brazil ties,” PM Modi posted.
Earlier, PM Modi joined BRICS leaders and partners for the traditional family photo at the summit in Rio.
Before arriving in Brazil, PM Modi visited Argentina, where he held a bilateral meeting with President Javier Milei. After completing his Brazil visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to travel to Namibia on July 9, where he will also address its Parliament.