Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday during the 17th BRICS summit. On this occasion, the two leaders shook hands and hugged each other and exchanged cordial greetings. Prime Minister Modi arrived at the Museum of Modern Art to attend the summit.
“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,” PM Modi wrote on X.
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he was welcomed with great enthusiasm and warmth by the Indian community there. On this occasion, the Prime Minister also enjoyed a musical performance of traditional bhajans.
The Indian community greeted PM Modi by presenting a traditional dance based on ‘Operation Sindoor’.
‘Operation Sindoor’ was a strategic military operation, which was launched in response to the changing methods of asymmetric warfare – especially in response to attacks that have now started targeting civilians as well.
The terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam in April 2025 was a serious indicator of this new kind of violence.
Sharing his feelings on the social media platform ‘X’, Prime Minister Modi said that he was deeply impressed and proud to see the deep loyalty and emotional attachment of the Indian diaspora towards 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! Here are some glimpses from the welcome,” PM Modi wrote on X.
After landing in Brazil, PM shared a post on X, he said, “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 to be held from July 6 to 7, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his views on 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.
