​PM Modi’s Brics tour highlights: Tribute to Gandhi and Tagore; receives key to Buenos Aires, calls for global unity

On a four-day trip, Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes the first Indian PM in nearly six decades to visit Brazil. In a departure tweet, he shared details of his visit, which includes attending the Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro, followed by a bilateral state visit to Brasilia. (Image: @narendramodi)

Indian community members in Brazil gave a colourful and heartfelt welcome in Rio de Janeiro. Their deep connection with Indian traditions, along with their enthusiasm for India’s growth story, stood out in every gesture and performance.(Image: @narendramodi)

In Buenos Aires, PM Narendra Modi paid homage to Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi, who visited Argentina in 1924. Tagore’s impact continues to resonate among scholars and students in the country. Modi called him a symbol of India’s cultural pride, praising his lifelong emphasis on education and learning. (Image: @narendramodi)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the Key to the City of Buenos Aires by Jorge Macri, chief of the city Government. The honour reflects the city’s appreciation for India’s deepening ties with Argentina and Modi’s global leadership. (Image: @narendramodi)

PM Modi paid homage to Argentina’s liberator General José de San Martín in Buenos Aires. The tribute reflected a bond between two nations that deeply value sacrifice, independence, and national pride rooted in the legacy of great freedom leaders. (Image: @narendramodi)

In a tweet, PM Modi expressed gratitude to Brazilian President Lula da Silva for hosting the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. He reaffirmed India’s faith in BRICS as a powerful driver of economic cooperation and a meaningful contributor to global progress. (Image: @narendramodi)

PM Modi shared a warm moment with South African president Cyril Ramaphosa, calling it “good catching up with my friend.” The meeting reflected strong diplomatic warmth and shared Brics priorities between the two nations. (Image: @narendramodi)

PM Modi joined fellow Brics leaders for an official group photograph at the 17th Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro — a strong visual statement of unity, cooperation, and shared global priorities. (Image: @narendramodi)

At Brics Plenary, PM Modi called for strict action against terrorism, equal Global South representation, and Responsible AI. Emphasised peace, multilateral reform, and using AI to empower humanity, not control it. (Image: @narendramodi)

PM Modi met Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim. They discussed progress in bilateral ties, trade and investment, and expanding cooperation in IT, infrastructure, and renewable energy under India’s Vision MAHASAGAR and Act East Policy. (Image: @narendramodi)

PM Modi met Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez to discuss economic ties, tech, healthcare, and energy. They also spoke on boosting disaster management and Ayurveda’s growing popularity in Cuba. (Image: @narendramodi)

PM Modi’s interaction with Vietnamese counterpart Phạm Minh Chính underscored growing convergence on regional security, economic cooperation, and a free, open Indo-Pacific — strengthening India's Act East outreach and strategic alignment with ASEAN. (Image: @narendramodi)

At the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined fellow leaders, partners, and outreach invitees for the traditional family photo. Hosted by Brazil from July 7–9, the summit saw participation from BRICS nations and new members including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, and Indonesia.