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PM Modi receives grand ceremonial welcome at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, warmly greeted by President Lula
PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia. ANI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a State Visit to Brazil following the Brics Summit, was warmly welcomed with a ceremonial reception at Brazil's Alvorada Palace on Tuesday.
#WATCH | Brasilia, Brazil: PM Narendra Modi receives a ceremonial welcome as he arrives at Alvorada Palace. He has been received by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
(Video Source: ANI/DD News) pic.twitter.com/Utrk3Yvu0Z — ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2025
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PM Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva shared a hug as the President received the PM at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, Brazil.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva share a hug, as the President receives the PM at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, Brazil.
(Video Source: ANI/DD News) pic.twitter.com/nYl9RWmtW5 — ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2025
PM Modi also received a unique 114-horse welcome at the ceremonial welcome at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia.
#WATCH | Brazil: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a unique 114-horse welcome at the ceremonial welcome, at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia.
(Video Source: ANI/DD News) pic.twitter.com/Oxfoqoy50L — ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2025
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Earlier, PM Modi was accorded a warm welcome on his arrival at Brasilia airport with the Batala Mundo band performing traditional Afro-Brazilian compositions.
'At Brasilia airport, the Batala Mundo band played some wonderful compositions. Theirs is a global effort to promote Afro-Brazilian percussion, in particular the Samba-Reggae from Salvador da Bahia, Brazil,' he said in a post on X.
At Brasilia airport, the Batala Mundo band played some wonderful compositions. Theirs is a global effort to promote Afro-Brazilian percussion, in particular the Samba-Reggae from Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. pic.twitter.com/Pp1RjqBFwg — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2025
The Indian community in Brazil was also present at the airport to greet the Prime Minister.
'Landed in Brasilia a short while ago. The Indian community accorded a memorable welcome, once again highlighting how passionate our diaspora is and how connected they remain with their roots,' PM Modi said in another post.
Landed in Brasilia a short while ago. The Indian community accorded a memorable welcome, once again highlighting how passionate our diaspora is and how connected they remain with their roots. pic.twitter.com/y8dHxo3nUf — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2025
After arriving at his hotel in Brasilia, PM Modi interacted with members of the Indian diaspora, including children who had gathered with the Tricolour to welcome him.
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The Prime Minister also witnessed a cultural performance. He appreciated the artists and interacted with them after their performance.
PM Modi will hold bilateral discussions with the Brazilian President on broadening the Strategic Partnership between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, including trade, defence, energy, space, technology, agriculture, health, and people-to-people linkages.
With inputs from agencies
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