Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brazil on Saturday evening (local time) as part of his ongoing five-nation tour, marking a significant diplomatic engagement that includes participation in the 17th BRICS Summit and a state visit at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Upon arrival at Galeão International Airport, PM Modi was received with a ceremonial welcome, underscoring the importance of the visit. This marks the fourth leg of his international tour, which previously included stops in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, and will conclude with Namibia.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister wrote:
“Landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where I will take part in the BRICS Summit and later go to their capital, Brasília, for a state visit on the invitation of President Lula. Hoping for a productive round of meetings and interactions during this visit.”
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also posted:
“Committed to BRICS partnership! PM @narendramodi lands in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 17th BRICS Summit. #BRICS2025”
Strengthening Global Alliances
During his time in Brazil, PM Modi will participate in the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6–7, followed by his first bilateral visit to Brasília — the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Brazil in nearly six decades. He is expected to hold several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit.
The BRICS bloc — composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — recently expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, making it a major alliance among emerging global economies.
As a founding member of BRICS, India continues to emphasize the bloc’s relevance in shaping a more balanced, democratic, and multipolar global order.
“Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic and balanced multipolar world order,” PM Modi stated before departing for the tour.
Deepening Ties with Brazil
During the state visit to Brasília, PM Modi will hold high-level discussions with President Lula focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Brazil. Key areas of cooperation will include trade, defence, energy, space, technology, agriculture, health, and people-to-people connections.
This visit reflects India’s broader strategic interest in Latin America and aims to elevate bilateral ties through new collaborations in sectors of mutual interest.
Highlights from Previous Stops
Before arriving in Brazil, PM Modi visited Argentina, where he met President Javier Milei and agreed to expand cooperation in defence, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, energy, and mining.
Earlier in the tour, PM Modi visited Ghana, addressing its Parliament and meeting President John Dramani Mahama, followed by a visit to Trinidad and Tobago, where he engaged with President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
The final stop of his five-nation diplomatic outreach will be Namibia.
