Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted with a vibrant welcome by the Indian diaspora in Brazil as he arrived in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
The celebrations outside Hotel Nacional included a traditional dandiya ceremony with dancers dressed in vibrant Gujarati attire, as well as chants of Vedic mantras performed by Brazilian scholars. Members of the diaspora presented gifts to the Prime Minister as a mark of respect.
The Indian community expressed their enthusiasm for PM Modi’s visit, waving Indian flags and displaying his pictures.
The Prime Minister also posted photos of his airport welcome, highlighting the excitement of the Indian diaspora gathered there.
Before arriving in Brazil, PM Modi concluded a productive visit to Nigeria, where he met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The discussions focused on areas such as defence, technology, health, and education, with both leaders agreeing to collaborate on Global South development goals. India also announced the dispatch of 20 tons of humanitarian aid for Nigeria’s flood relief efforts.
At the G20 Summit, PM Modi will represent India as a Troika member, building on the momentum established during India’s presidency last year
