By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – India PM Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he engaged in several productive meetings with world leaders.
He interacted with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and discussed key global issues on the sidelines of the summit.
Modi met President Gabriel Boric Font of Chile, expressed the growing friendship between India and Chile.
“Delighted to have met President Gabriel Boric Font of Chile during the Rio BRICS Summit. India-Chile friendship is getting stronger and stronger,” he said in a post on handle X.
Mr Modi had an interaction with Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank and former President of Brazil.
It highlights India’s commitment to strengthening global cooperation and promoting development through institutions like the New Development Bank.
He emphasized the need for urgent reform in global institutions like the UN Security Council, IMF, World Bank, and WTO to reflect contemporary realities.
He advocated a multipolar and inclusive world order, stressing significant changes in global governance institutions to address 21st-century challenges.
Modi, thanking the leaders for condemning the Pahalgam terror attack in the strongest terms, called for zero tolerance in dealing with terrorism.
Mr. Modi received the ceremonial welcome marked by a vibrant performance of Brazil’s iconic Samba Reggae dance, paired with the powerful ‘Shiv Tandava’ – a hallmark of Indian cultural heritage.
He was received by Brazilian Defense Minister Jose Mucio Monteiro Filho at the airport.
The welcome was made delightfully musical by the traditional Brazilian Samba Reggae performance, which showcased the rich cultural association between India and Brazil.
He expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the warm welcome, stated “Landed in Brasilia a short while ago. The Indian community accorded a memorable welcome, once again highlighting how passionate our diaspora is and how connected they remain with their roots.”
He was visibly moved by the tributes paid by the Indian diaspora through a cultural dance performance themed ‘Operation Sindoor.’
The visit marks a significant milestone in India’s efforts to deepen engagement with Latin America.
