On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began the second phase of his three-country tour by arriving in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
The Indian diaspora greeted the prime minister with Sanskrit chants as he arrived in the second-largest city in the South American country. Additionally, he was welcomed with cultural performances.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi expressed his gratitude for the “memorable” welcome extended to him.
“A celebration of Indian culture in Brazil! Gratitude for a memorable welcome to Rio de Janeiro…” he wrote. The PM added, “Deeply touched by the warm and lively welcome from the Indian community upon arriving in Rio de Janeiro. Their energy reflects the affection that binds us across continents.”
On Monday and Tuesday (local time), the yearly G20 Leaders’ Summit will take place. India, the former host, is a member of the G20 “troika,” which also includes South Africa and Brazil, the current hosts, and where the conference will be held next year.
As the first Indian premier to visit Nigeria in 17 years, Prime Minister Modi traveled from Nigeria to Brazil. He engaged with the largest Indian population in west Africa and had “productive” bilateral discussions with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who invited him.
In addition, he became the second foreign dignitary to be awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), Nigeria’s second-highest national honor.
The second South American nation on PM Modi’s schedule is Guyana, where he will conclude his journey.
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