When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Brazilian capital on a state visit Monday, the Indian diaspora here welcomed him with open arms. PM Modi, who was moved by the gesture, praised the diaspora for maintaining ties to their roots and called it a “memorable welcome”.
“I arrived in Brasilia just now. PM Modi wrote on X, “The Indian community gave a memorable welcome, once again highlighting how passionate our diaspora is and how connected they remain with their roots.” He also shared some photos showing an enthusiastic and excited diaspora greeting Prime Minister Modi with folded hands while holding the Indian Tricolor.
PM Modi concluded a “very productive” trip to Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS Summit on Monday, arriving here to a traditional Brazilian Samba Reggae performance. Brazilian Defense Minister Jose Mucio Monteiro Filho met the visiting Indian prime minister at the airport. The Indian prime minister is in the Brazilian capital on a state visit.
PM Modi will meet with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the Brazilian capital to talk about matters pertaining to India-Brazil relations.
Randhir Jaiswal, a spokesman for the Ministry of External Affairs, posted on X: “Making new progress in our unwavering relationship. As part of his State Visit to Brazil, Prime Minister @narendramodi has arrived in Brasilia. He was welcomed to the airport by 🇧🇷’s Minister of Defense, Mr. José Múcio Monteiro Filho. The traditional Samba Reggae performance from Brazil added a lovely musical element to the welcome.
Additionally, PM Modi posted on X: “The Batala Mundo band performed some amazing pieces at Brasilia airport. Afro-Brazilian percussion, specifically the Samba-Reggae from Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, is being promoted globally.
The prime minister called his trip to Rio de Janeiro “very productive” just hours earlier.
“Currently traveling to Brasília for a state visit. will discuss many facets of India-Brazil relations in-depth with President Lula. My trip to Brazil ended with a very successful stop in Rio. At the BRICS Summit, we engaged in lengthy discussions. I commend President Lula and the Brazilian government for their efforts to further enhance the effectiveness of this platform during their BRICS Presidency. Additionally, my bilateral engagements with foreign leaders would strengthen India’s ties with other countries.” On X, PM Modi wrote.
Earlier on Monday, PM Modi commended the BRICS for prioritizing important concerns including health security and the environment. He emphasized the importance of the topics for humanity’s bright future and emphasized that, for India, achieving climate justice is a moral requirement rather than merely a personal preference.
PM Modi emphasized that climate change and environmental safety have always been India’s top concerns while speaking here at the BRICS session on Environment, COP-30, and Global Health. “For us, it is not just about energy, it is about maintaining a balance between life and nature,” the prime minister stated.
“I’m happy that BRICS has prioritized critical problems like health security and the environment under Brazil’s chairmanship. In addition to being closely related, these topics are crucial for humanity’s promising future.
Because COP-30 is being held in Brazil this year, the BRICS environmental debates are urgent and pertinent. India has traditionally placed a high premium on environmental protection and climate change mitigation. For us, it’s about preserving the harmony between nature and life, not only about energy. In India, it’s a part of our everyday lives and customs, while for others, it’s simply numbers. The Earth is revered like a mother in our culture. We always answer when Mother Earth calls for us because of this. “We are changing the way we think, act, and live,” the prime minister declared.
He added: “India has started a number of important projects, including Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ (A Tree in the Name of Mother), the International Solar Alliance, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, the Green Hydrogen Mission, the Global Biofuels Alliance, and the Big Cats Alliance, all driven by the motto ‘People, Planet, and Progress.'”
“Building bridges between the Global North and South and promoting sustainable development were top priorities during India’s G20 Presidency. With this goal in mind, we were able to get all nations to agree on the Green Development Pact. We also started the Green Credits Initiative to promote eco-friendly behavior.
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