PM Narendra Modi in Brazil:
From July 2nd to July 9th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on an international tour visiting five countries. Having arrived in Brazil from Argentina, this marks the fourth stop of his tour. In the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, he will participate in the 17th BRICS summit. Subsequently, PM Modi will travel to Brasília for a state visit with President Lula of Brazil.
Indian Community's Warm Welcome in Brazil
Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, grand arrangements were made to welcome PM Modi. At the Hotel Nacional, Indian expatriates extended a warm and heartfelt reception. A special performance dedicated to Operation Sindoor was held, featuring the inspiring song 'Saugandh Mujhe Is Mitti Ki, Desh Nahi Jhukne Doonga', with people dancing joyfully. Witnessing this cultural celebration, Prime Minister Modi was noticeably pleased.
Notably, the song features prominently in the 2019 film 'PM Narendra Modi', directed by Omung Kumar, with actor Vivek Oberoi portraying the Prime Minister.
Source: aajtak
Voices of the Indian Community
According to interactions conducted by news agency ANI with members of the Indian community, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi was an exhilarating experience. Many mentioned that opportunities to meet him are scarce in India, but Rio de Janeiro provided this unique chance. One individual highlighted the accelerated pace of development over the past decade.
The BRICS meeting occurs at a critical juncture, amid a global economic scenario filled with uncertainties, particularly affecting developing nations. There is a keen interest in forming collective agreements addressing pressing concerns. Whether it's India, Brazil, Russia, China, or South Africa—these nations not only play significant roles within their regions but also lead crucial discussions as key developing countries. Economically, they encompass a beacon of alternative growth potential, marking their importance.
Global Dialogues at BRICS
The BRICS Summit is set to tackle topics like global peace, security, climate change, responsible AI usage, institutional strength, and unity against terrorism. This time, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be attending.
Apart from participating in BRICS, Prime Minister Modi will have a bilateral dialogue with Brazilian President Silva, discussing critical topics such as trade, energy, defense, space technology, health, and agriculture.
What is Operation Sindoor?
On April 22nd, Pakistani terrorists attacked tourists in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the loss of 26 lives. The attackers singled out individuals based on religion before executing them. As a response and to teach a lesson to Pakistan, India launched Operation Sindoor, which resulted in significant destruction of military and terrorist bases in Pakistan.
