1 / 8PM Modi Receives Grand Welcome | Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Brazil on Saturday (July 5) evening for a four-day visit, during which he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and undertake a state visit to Brasília. He was welcomed with full ceremonial honours upon arrival at Rio’s Galeao International Airport. (Image: Narendra Modi/X)
2 / 8Fourth Leg of Five-Nation Tour | This marks the fourth stop in Modi’s ongoing international tour. He arrived in Brazil following visits to Ghana, Trinidad, Tobago, and after completing engagements in Argentina, where he held talks with President Javier Milei on strengthening trade and strategic cooperation. (Image: Reuters)
3 / 8Cultural Welcome and Community Interaction | Upon arriving at his hotel in Rio, Modi was warmly received by members of the Indian community. He interacted briefly with them as chants of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and traditional cultural performances marked the welcome. (Image: Narendra Modi/X)
4 / 8Dual Agenda: BRICS Summit and State Visit | Modi will attend the BRICS Summit on July 6 and 7 in Rio de Janeiro, followed by a state visit to Brasília on the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This is the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to Brazil in nearly 60 years. (Image: Narendra Modi/X)
5 / 8Committed to BRICS Partnership | In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi thanked President Lula for hosting this year’s BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. “BRICS remains a powerful force for economic cooperation and global good,” Modi said. He also hopes for a fruitful round of meetings and emphasised India’s commitment to the BRICS partnership and the shared goal of a balanced global order. (Image: Narendra Modi/X)
6 / 8India Reaffirms BRICS Founding Commitment | Calling BRICS a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies, Modi reaffirmed India’s founding role in the group and stressed the collective aim of promoting a peaceful, democratic, and multipolar world.
7 / 8Key Meetings on BRICS Sidelines Planned | On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, the prime minister is scheduled to meet with several world leaders, continuing India’s efforts to deepen international partnerships.
8 / 8Expanded BRICS with New Members | This year’s summit features an expanded BRICS, now including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, alongside the original five members—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
