Brasilia/New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from Brazilian President Inacio Lula da Silva at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, and was accorded a guard of honour and ceremonial welcome, ahead of their bilateral talks.
PM Modi said after the ceremonial welcome that his state visit to Brazil, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly six decades, will add momentum to the bilateral ties.
“This state visit to Brazil will add momentum to our bilateral relations.”
The Brazilian President said in a post on X that the two sides are set to ink important agreements.
“Today, I welcome Prime Minister @narendramodi for a State Visit. We will sign new agreements and take another important step in strengthening bilateral relations between Brazil and India.”
PM Modi accompanied by President Lula also witnessed an Indian classical music performance at the Alvorada palace. He also received a unique 114-horse welcome as part of his state visit.
The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X:
“Broadening the horizons of the Strategic Partnership.
PM @narendramodi warmly received by President @LulaOficial and First Lady @JanjaLula at the Alvorada Palace with a guard of honour & ceremonial welcome.
“Bilateral talks lie ahead.”
PM Modi arrived in Brasilia on Monday night, from Rio de Janeiro where he attended the two-day 17th BRICS Summit.
