PM Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to attend the 17th BRICS Summit, where he was warmly received by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The two leaders greeted each other with a handshake and a hug as the summit began at the Museum of Modern Art.
PM Modi took to social media platform X, expressing gratitude towards the host nation "Grateful to President Lula for hosting this year's BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. BRICS remains a powerful force for economic cooperation and global good."
Upon landing, PM Modi wrote, "Landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where I will take part in the BRICS Summit and later go to their capital, Brasilia, for a state visit on the invitation of President Lula. Hoping for a productive round of meetings and interactions during this visit."
PM Modi was greeted with enthusiasm by members of the Indian diaspora in Brazil, who performed traditional music and dance, including a cultural piece themed on ‘ Operation Sindoor ’.
The operation, a military response to evolving threats targeting civilians and security forces, was launched after the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam earlier this year.
Sharing glimpses of the welcome ceremony, PM Modi posted, "Members of Brazil's Indian community gave a very vibrant welcome in Rio de Janeiro. It's amazing how they remain connected with Indian culture and are also very passionate about India's development!"
The BRICS Leaders' Summit, being held on 6–7 July, will see discussions on a range of global issues including peace and security, multilateral cooperation, climate action, artificial intelligence, health, and financial systems.
Brazil is the fourth stop in PM Modi’s five-nation tour.
The two leaders greeted each other with a handshake and a hug as the summit began at the Museum of Modern Art.
PM Modi took to social media platform X, expressing gratitude towards the host nation "Grateful to President Lula for hosting this year's BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. BRICS remains a powerful force for economic cooperation and global good."
Agradeço ao presidente Lula por sediar a Cúpula do BRICS deste ano no Rio de Janeiro.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2025
O BRICS continua sendo uma força poderosa para a cooperação econômica e para o bem global.@LulaOficial pic.twitter.com/od1cw7smT0
Upon landing, PM Modi wrote, "Landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where I will take part in the BRICS Summit and later go to their capital, Brasilia, for a state visit on the invitation of President Lula. Hoping for a productive round of meetings and interactions during this visit."
PM Modi was greeted with enthusiasm by members of the Indian diaspora in Brazil, who performed traditional music and dance, including a cultural piece themed on ‘ Operation Sindoor ’.
The operation, a military response to evolving threats targeting civilians and security forces, was launched after the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam earlier this year.
Sharing glimpses of the welcome ceremony, PM Modi posted, "Members of Brazil's Indian community gave a very vibrant welcome in Rio de Janeiro. It's amazing how they remain connected with Indian culture and are also very passionate about India's development!"
The BRICS Leaders' Summit, being held on 6–7 July, will see discussions on a range of global issues including peace and security, multilateral cooperation, climate action, artificial intelligence, health, and financial systems.
Brazil is the fourth stop in PM Modi’s five-nation tour.
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