Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brazil on Saturday evening for a four-day visit during which he will attend the 17th BRICS Leaders’ Summit and hold high-level bilateral meetings as part of his ongoing five-nation tour.
Landing at Galeão International Airport in Rio de Janeiro on the fourth leg of his eight-day journey, PM Modi was greeted with enthusiasm by members of the Indian diaspora, many of whom expressed their excitement and pride at welcoming the Indian leader.
“We feel privileged and honoured to welcome our Prime Minister,” said Vijay Solanki, a longtime resident of Brazil originally from Gujarat. Others echoed the sentiment, hoping the visit would further strengthen ties between India and Brazil.
During the BRICS Summit, taking place from July 6–7, PM Modi is expected to engage with fellow leaders on a wide range of global issues such as peace and security, multilateral reforms, climate action, responsible AI use, public health, and financial cooperation. Several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit are also likely.
Following the summit in Rio, PM Modi will travel to Brasília for a State Visit, where he will hold talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The discussions are expected to focus on deepening the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership in key areas including trade, defence, space, energy, agriculture, healthcare, technology, and cultural exchanges.
Jyoti Kiran, Director of an ICCR cultural centre in Brazil, also highlighted the cultural significance of Modi’s visit, noting various ongoing initiatives to promote Indian culture such as yoga, classical dance, and the “India in Your Library” program.
Before arriving in Brazil, PM Modi concluded a productive visit to Argentina, where he met President Javier Milei and discussed enhancing cooperation in trade, defence, and critical minerals.
PM Modi’s tour began in Ghana and continued through Trinidad and Tobago and Argentina. After Brazil, he will conclude the trip with a visit to Namibia, where he is scheduled to address the Parliament on July 9.
