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​A 114-horse welcome: PM Modi gets big welcome during Brazil State visit; greeted by President Lula​

Last updated on - Jul 8, 2025, 22:21 IST
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PM Modi welcomed

Following his participation in the Brics Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a state visit to Brazil. On Tuesday, he was welcomed in an official ceremony at Brazil's Alvorada Palace. (Picture source: ANI)

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Received guard of honour

At the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, PM Modi and Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva exchanged hugs. A guard of honour was presented to the prime minister. At Alvorada Palace, the national anthems of Brazil and India were played. (Picture source: ANI)

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A special 114-horse greeting

During the ceremonial welcome at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, PM Modi was also given a special 114-horse greeting. (Picture source: ANI)

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Welcomed with traditional Afro-Brazilian music

PM Modi was greeted warmly at the Brasilia airport earlier, when the Batala Mundo band played traditional Afro-Brazilian music. "At Brasilia airport, the Batala Mundo band played some wonderful compositions. Theirs is a global effort to promote Afro-Brazilian percussion, in particular the Samba-Reggae from Salvador da Bahia, Brazil," he said in a post on X. (Picture source: ANI)

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Indian community members greet PM Modi

The Prime Minister was also greeted at the airport by members of the Indian community in Brazil. "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," PM Modi said in another post. PM Modi engaged with Indian diaspora members, including children who had gathered with the Tricolor to greet him, after he arrived at his hotel in Brasilia. (Picture source: ANI)

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PM Modi watches a cultural performance

A cultural performance was also seen by the prime minister. After their performance, he spoke with the artists and expressed his appreciation for them. (Picture source: ANI)

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Aims to strengthen strategic partnership

To expand the strategic partnership between the two nations in sectors of shared interest, such as commerce, defence, energy, space, technology, agriculture, health, and people-to-people ties, PM Modi will have bilateral talks with the president of Brazil. (Picture source: ANI)

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