Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 17th BRICS Summit. He landed at Galeão International Airport, starting a two-part trip to Brazil. The visit came at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
This is Modi’s fourth trip to Brazil. Apart from attending the BRICS Summit in Rio, he will also travel to the capital city, Brasília, for a state-level visit.
Sharing his arrival on social media platform X, Modi wrote, “Landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where I will participate in the Brics Summit and then head to its capital, Brasília, for a State visit at the invitation of President Lula. Looking forward to a productive round of meetings and interactions during this visit.”
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.@LulaOficial pic.twitter.com/9LAw26gd4Q
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 5, 2025
Strengthening India-Brazil Ties
During his stay, Modi will hold talks with President Lula to deepen India-Brazil strategic relations. The discussions will focus on trade, defence, energy, technology, agriculture, health, space, and cultural cooperation.
Moreover, Modi is expected to meet other global leaders on the sidelines of the summit, further boosting international diplomacy.
Expanded BRICS Membership
Originally, the BRICS group included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. However, the group has now expanded to include Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran. As a result, BRICS has grown into a significant alliance of emerging economies.
Modi’s Other Visits Before Brazil
Before heading to Brazil, Modi visited Ghana from July 2 to 3, where he addressed the Parliament at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama.
Next, he traveled to Trinidad and Tobago from July 3 to 4, where he met with President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
Finally, Modi visited Argentina, marking the first official bilateral trip by an Indian Prime Minister in 57 years to the country.
