PM Modi Touches Down in Brazil for the 17th BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit. His visit marks a significant step toward strengthening India-Brazil relations and engaging with leaders from an expanded alliance of emerging economies.
Two-Leg Visit to Brazil: Rio de Janeiro and Brasília
Modi’s journey began with his landing at Galeão International Airport in Rio. This marks his fourth trip to Brazil. Alongside attending the summit in Rio, the Prime Minister will travel to the Brazilian capital, Brasília, for bilateral talks with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
On social media, Modi shared: "Landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where I will attend the Summit and then head to its capital, Brasília, for a State visit at the invitation of President Lula. Looking forward to a productive round of meetings and interactions during this visit."
Bilateral Talks to Strengthen Strategic Ties
During his stay, Modi is set to engage in in-depth discussions with President Lula, with a focus on fortifying strategic cooperation across multiple sectors:
- Trade
- Defence
- Energy
- Space Technology
- Agriculture
- Healthcare
- Cultural Exchanges
These talks aim to deepen the partnership between the two nations, reflecting their shared interests and potential for collaboration.
Bridging Global Leaders on the BRICS Stage
The BRICS coalition, originally consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has grown to include nations such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran. This expansion has transformed BRICS into a formidable bloc representing emerging economies worldwide.
Aside from his meeting with President Lula, Modi plans to engage with several global leaders during the summit, fostering dialogue on global economic development and cooperation.
Recent Diplomatic Tour Before Brazil
This visit to Brazil follows a series of diplomatic engagements by Modi in other countries. From July 2-3, he was in Ghana, where he addressed Parliament at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama. Subsequently, he spent July 3-4 in Trinidad and Tobago, meeting with President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
His next stop before Brazil was Argentina, making history as the first Indian Prime Minister to undertake a bilateral visit to Argentina in nearly six decades. These visits highlight India’s growing diplomatic footprint in Latin America and Africa.