Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the 17th BRICS summit. The two leaders shared a friendly exchange upon meeting at the summit. The Prime Minister attended the summit at the Museum of Modern Art.
On X, PM Modi wrote, “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.”
The Indian community in Rio de Janeiro greeted PM Modi with great enthusiasm, providing a musical performance featuring traditional bhajans. The Indian diaspora presented a traditional dance based on ‘Operation Sindoor’.
‘Operation Sindoor’ was a strategic military operation developed in response to the changing methods of asymmetric warfare which has now started to target civilians as well.
Prime Minister Modi expressed his pride in the Indian diaspora’s strong connection to Indian culture. “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!” PM Modi wrote on X.
Upon arrival in Brazil, PM Modi shared on X, “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.”
During the 17th BRICS Summit, PM Modi will discuss important issues such as global peace and security, strengthening multilateral cooperation, ethical use of artificial intelligence, climate change, global health and economic and financial issues.
This visit is part of his five-nation tour, of which Brazil is the fourth country.