Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi received a grand welcome from the Indian community upon his arrival in Rio de Janeiro for a four-day visit to Brazil during which he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and undertake a State Visit.
The members of the Indian diaspora performed traditional dances and folk songs to welcome PM Modi in Rio de Janeiro, reported ANI.
#WATCH | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with the members of the Indian diaspora as he receives a grand welcome from the people of the Indian Community
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Notably, a dance performance based on the theme of Operation Sindoor with `Ye desh nhi mitne dunga` echoed in the venue.
#WATCH | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | People of the Indian diaspora perform a special cultural dance based on the theme of Operation Sindoor as they welcome PM Modi
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A Brazilian music group also performed devotional music, showcasing the rich cultural and spiritual values of Hinduism and India, reported ANI.
PM Modi is in Brazil on a four-day visit. On July 6 and 7, he will attend the 17th BRICS Leaders` Summit, during which he will exchange views on key global issues, including peace and security, strengthening multilateralism, responsible use of artificial intelligence, climate action, global health, and economic and financial matters. According to an official statement, PM Modi is also likely to hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.
For the State Visit to Brazil, the PM will travel to Brasilia where he will hold bilateral discussions with President Lula on the broadening of the Strategic Partnership between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, including trade, defence, energy, space, technology, agriculture, health and people to people linkages, reported ANI.
Earlier, members of the Indian diaspora, who were waiting to meet Modi, expressed their enthusiasm over his visit, calling it a privilege to welcome the PM.
“I am from Gujarat… I have been living in Brazil for a long time. We are very excited and feel privileged and honoured to welcome our Prime Minister today,” said Vijay Solanki, a member of the Indian diaspora.
Pooja, another member of the Indian diaspora, expressing her enthusiasm, said, “I am from Gujarat, and I have been living in Brazil for the last three years. I am very excited to meet him.”
PM Modi arrived in Brazil after concluding his visit to Argentina, where he held a bilateral meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei.
After Brazil, PM Modi will head to Namibia on July 9 and also address its parliament. PM Modi began his five-nation, eight-day tour (July 2 till July 9) on Wednesday from Ghana. From Ghana, the prime minister went to the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, and then to Argentina.
(With ANI inputs)