India • Jul 06, 2025

PM Modi embarks on 4-day visit to Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Brazil for the 17th BRICS Summit, getting a warm welcome at Rio's Galeao International Airport.
His trip follows recent talks with Argentina's President Milei about boosting trade and cooperation.
This year's summit (July 6-7) is bigger, with new countries like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE joining the discussions.

TL;DR

Brasilia state visit, global partnerships on Modi's agenda

Modi will also make a rare state visit to Brasilia—the first by an Indian prime minister in almost 60 years—where he'll meet several world leaders.
The stop is part of a busy international tour that includes Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, and wraps up in Namibia.
The focus: building stronger global partnerships and keeping India active on the world stage.