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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brasilia for a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
PM Modi at BRICS Summit (Reuters Image)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brasilia on Monday night after concluding a successful 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
He will hold bilateral discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on broadening the Strategic Partnership between the two nations in areas of mutual interest, such as trade, defence, energy, space, technology, agriculture, health and people-to-people linkages.
Taking to X, the Prime Minister termed the Rio leg of his Brazil visit as “productive” and said that the leaders of the BRICS nations had extensive deliberations at the Summit, which concluded on Monday.
“The Rio leg of my Brazil visit was very productive. We had extensive deliberations at the BRICS Summit. I compliment President Lula and the Brazilian Government for the work they’ve done through their BRICS Presidency in making this platform even more effective. My bilateral meetings with world leaders will also boost India’s friendship with various nations,” PM Modi tweeted.
The Rio leg of my Brazil visit was very productive. We had extensive deliberations at the BRICS Summit. I compliment President Lula and the Brazilian Government for the work they’ve done through their BRICS Presidency in making this platform even more effective. My bilateral… pic.twitter.com/ZrvQidVTQ4— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2025
Before departing for Brasilia, PM Modi gathered along with other leaders of the bloc for the tradition family photo at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
While speaking at the BRICS Summit in Brazil on Monday, PM Modi said India would reshape BRICS during its upcoming chairmanship with the theme “Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability.” He emphasized continuing people-focused progress under India’s leadership.
PM Modi arrived in Brazil on Saturday after visiting Argentina, where he met President Javier Milei. He will visit Namibia on July 9 and address its Parliament. His five-nation visit began in Ghana, followed by visits to Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, and Brazil.
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