After BRICS Summit, PM Modi Arrives In Brasilia, Receives Warm Welcome From Indian Diaspora
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted and interacted with members of the Indian diaspora upon his arrival at a hotel in Brasil.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted by the members of the Indian diaspora upon his arrival at a hotel in Brasilia on Monday (local time). The members of the Indian community were seen carrying Indian flags to welcome the Prime Minister. PM Modi also interacted with children who came to welcome him.
Sharing several pictures, PM Modi took to X and wrote, '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."
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
PM Modi also witnessed a spiritual performance at the hotel. He also took a picture with the artists who performed to welcome him at the hotel.
PM Modi In Brasilia
Prime Minister Modi arrived in Brasilia on Monday evening (local time) for his State Visit to Brazil. He was received by Brazil's Minister of Defence, Jose Mucio Monteiro Filho, at the airport.
PM Modi appreciated the artists, who performed a traditional Brazilian Samba Reggae performance to welcome him. He arrived in Brasilia after attending the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro from July 6-7. PM Modi travelled to Brazil at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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
In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "Taking new strides in India- Brazil steadfast partnership. PM Narendra Modi 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 visit, PM Modi will hold bilateral discussions with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on broadening the Strategic Partnership between the two nations in areas of mutual interest, including trade, defence, energy, space, technology, agriculture, health, and people-to-people linkages, according to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement.
PM Modi described the Rio de Janeiro leg of his visit to Brazil as 'productive". He stated that he and other leaders held extensive deliberations at the BRICS Summit. PM Modi stated that his bilateral meetings with world leaders will boost India's friendship with various nations.
PM Modi shared a video on the social media platform X, which showed him participating in the BRICS Summit and holding bilateral meetings with world leaders. The video also showed how PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro.
While sharing the video on X, PM Modi stated, "The Rio leg of my Brazil visit was very productive."
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
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'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. My bilateral meetings with world leaders will also boost India's friendship with various nations," he added.
(With agency inputs)
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