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PM Modi gets a 'Ram Bhajan' welcome in Brazil before official talks
PM Modi was warmly welcomed in Brasilia with a special Ram Bhajan performance at the Alvorada Palace before holding talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. read more Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, where he was greeted with a special performance of a Ram Bhajan before his official talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The Indian External Affairs Ministry shared a video of the performance on social media, showing classical singer Meeta Ravindra Kumar Karahe singing a devotional song as Modi arrived. Modi, accompanied by President Lula, appeared to enjoy the music, smiling and softly clapping along. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Upon arrival at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia ahead of official talks, PM @narendramodi was welcomed with a special performance of 'Ram Bhajan'. — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 8, 2025 Speaking to IANS, Meeta said she had briefly met Modi the previous evening and told him she would be singing for him. She shared that the Brazilian government invited her to perform because President Lula wanted someone from Modi's home country to sing a devotional song he would appreciate. Meeta described Brazilians as similar to Indians in their warmth and hospitality and said Brazil feels like a 'second India' to her. She has been trained in classical music since the age of 10 or 11. Earlier on Tuesday, President Lula officially welcomed PM Modi to Brasilia during Modi's state visit, following his participation in the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. During their talks, the two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation between India and Brazil across various sectors. Modi praised President Lula as the 'Chief Architect of the Strategic Partnership' between the two countries and credited him with deepening ties. On social media, Modi shared that their discussions covered trade, clean energy, sustainable development, climate change, defence, security, artificial intelligence, and agriculture. He said India and Brazil would also work more closely in areas like space, semiconductors, and digital public infrastructure. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD At a joint press statement, PM Modi thanked President Lula for the warm hospitality and said being honoured with Brazil's highest national award was a moment of great pride for him and for the people of India. Modi dedicated the award to President Lula's commitment to India-Brazil friendship and to strengthening ties between the two nations.
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Reported By : Siddhant Mishra CNN-News18 Edited By: Last Updated: July 09, 2025, 07:09 IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during a joint press meet after their meeting, in Brasilia, Brazil on Tuesday, (PMO via PTI Photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Brazil has yielded a raft of strategic outcomes, ranging from enhanced trade ambitions to critical mineral partnerships and an anti-terror pact, according to key government sources. A key highlight was the establishment of a $20 billion bilateral trade target over the next five years, with both sides agreeing to diversify their trade portfolios beyond existing sectors. A ministerial-level mechanism will be established to steer future commerce and trade talks. PM Modi also urged Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to support the expansion of the India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)—a move Lula instructed his team to prioritise, recognising its potential for mutual benefit. India is pushing for faster access to its pharma products in Brazil, tapping into a growing market for its medicines. The two countries also discussed cooperation in the mining and refining of critical minerals, especially lithium, copper, and rare earths—areas where Brazil has rich reserves. Collaborations were also proposed in defence manufacturing, biofuel technology, digital public infrastructure, and sports, particularly cricket and football. Swipe Left For Next Video View all On global security, the leaders signed a cooperation agreement to combat international terrorism and organised crime, and reaffirmed support for counter-terror financing initiatives under the UN and FATF. PM Modi thanked Brazil for condemning the Pahalgam terrorist attack and welcomed Lula's solidarity with India. Both nations reiterated support for UNSC reforms, backed a two-state solution in Palestine, and discussed the Ukraine conflict's impact on the Global South. They also expressed a shared interest in promoting multipolarity, sustainability, and inclusivity in global governance. The visit signifies a deeper alignment between the two major democracies on both economic and geopolitical fronts. Siddhant Mishra Siddhant Mishra is a Senior Special Correspondent at CNN-News18, covering foreign affairs and international relations. With over 12 years of experience in journalism, he has also reported extensively on crime, ... Read More Siddhant Mishra is a Senior Special Correspondent at CNN-News18, covering foreign affairs and international relations. With over 12 years of experience in journalism, he has also reported extensively on crime, ... Read More News india India, Brazil Set $20 Billion Trade Target, Forge Key Deals On Terror, Pharma, Critical Minerals
