By News18
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a warm welcome from Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he arrived at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit.
Both the leaders shook hands and shared a warm hug with enthusiasm at the venue.
The Prime Minister further thanked President Lula for hosting the BRICS Summit. 鈥滸rateful to President Lula for hosting this year鈥檚 BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. BRICS remains a powerful force for economic cooperation and global good,鈥 he said in a post on X.
Grateful to President Lula for hosting this year鈥檚 BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
BRICS remains a powerful force for economic cooperation and global good.@LulaOficial pic.twitter.com/4suQE0BIWj
鈥 Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2025
PM Modi To Attend BRICS Summit
PM Modi arrived in Brazil to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit. During the Summit, Prime Minister Modi will exchange views on key global issues, including reform of global governance, peace and security, strengthening multilateralism, responsible use of artificial intelligence, climate action, global health, and economic and financial matters.
PM Modi In Brazil
PM Modi had arrived in Brazil earlier in the day on the fourth leg of his five-nation visit, after wrapping up a historic trip to Argentina on Saturday. This is Prime Minister鈥檚 fourth visit to Brazil and he is scheduled to undertake a State Visit to Brasilia following the two-day Summit.
PM Modi received a warm and vibrant welcome from the Indian community upon his arrival in Rio de Janeiro. He also witnessed a musical performance of traditional prayer songs.
Members of the Indian community held a traditional dance performance on the theme of 鈥橭peration Sindoor鈥 while welcoming the Indian leader.
Sharing his sentiments on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi said he was amazed by the Indian diaspora鈥檚 enduring connection to Indian culture.
鈥滿embers of Brazil鈥檚 Indian community gave a very vibrant welcome in Rio de Janeiro. It鈥檚 amazing how they remain connected with Indian culture and are also very passionate about India鈥檚 development! Here are some glimpses from the welcome,鈥 PM Modi wrote on X.
After landing in Brazil, PM shared a post on X, he said, 鈥滾anded 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.鈥
(With inputs from agencies)