Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and colorful welcome from the Indian community when he arrived in Brazil. One of the main highlights of the welcome event was a powerful cultural dance performance based on Operation Sindoor.
The celebration took place in Rio de Janeiro, where the atmosphere was filled with traditional Indian music and dance. The performance featured the patriotic song “Saugandh Mujhe Iss Mitti Ki” and was inspired by Operation Sindoor, a recent Indian military mission. The dance received applause and praise from PM Modi, who also took photos with the performers.
Operation Sindoor was a major military strike by India on May 7, targeting nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation destroyed key terror bases of groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba, following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians.
PM Modi in Brazil for BRICS Summit and State Visit
PM Modi is in Brazil to attend the 17th BRICS Summit (held on July 6–7) and for an official State Visit to the capital city, Brasilia. During the summit, he will talk about major global issues like security, climate change, artificial intelligence (AI), reforms in international organizations, and health cooperation.
He is also scheduled to meet with leaders from other countries, including Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. They will discuss strengthening the relationship between India and Brazil in areas like defence, energy, technology, space, trade, agriculture, and support for the Indian community living in Brazil.
Indian Community in Brazil Overjoyed
Indian-origin residents in Brazil were thrilled about PM Modi’s visit. Vijay Solanki, originally from Gujarat, said, “We are very excited and feel honoured to welcome our Prime Minister today.”
Another resident, Pooja, who has lived in Brazil for three years, said, “This is a proud moment for us.”
Modi’s 5-Nation Tour Continues
Before Brazil, PM Modi visited Argentina, where he met President Javier Milei. His current eight-day tour (from July 2 to July 9) includes visits to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. He will next travel to Namibia, where he is set to address their Parliament on July 9.
