India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday to attend the 19th G20 Summit, marking the second leg of his three-nation visit. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced his arrival with a post on X, sharing pictures of PM Modi’s warm reception at the airport and stating, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the G20 Brazil Summit.”
PM @narendramodi has emplaned for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the second leg of his 3 nation visit, to attend the 19th #G20Brazil Summit.
Here is a brief overview of ’s G20 journey and notable highlights during its presidency last year. pic.twitter.com/1pGGqlqRSr
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) November 17, 2024
India, as part of the G20 Troika along with Brazil and South Africa, will participate in key deliberations during the summit on November 18-19. Highlighting the significance of the event, PM Modi tweeted, “Landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to take part in the G20 Summit. I look forward to the summit deliberations and fruitful talks with various world leaders.”
Deeply touched by the warm and lively welcome from the Indian community upon arriving in Rio de Janeiro. Their energy reflects the affection that binds us across continents. pic.twitter.com/hvA6GGKE9l
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2024
This year’s G20 agenda, under Brazil’s presidency, builds upon India’s 2023 legacy, which achieved milestones such as the induction of the African Union as a permanent member and consensus on global issues like the Ukraine conflict. PM Modi remarked before his departure, “This year, Brazil has built upon India’s legacy. I look forward to meaningful discussions in keeping with our vision of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future.’”
A Glance at the Nigeria Visit
Before arriving in Brazil, PM Modi concluded a successful visit to Nigeria, where he engaged in bilateral talks with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and met with members of the Indian community. Notably, he was conferred Nigeria’s national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), becoming the second foreign dignitary to receive this honor after Queen Elizabeth II.
Upcoming Historic Visit to Guyana
PM Modi’s three-nation tour will conclude with a visit to Guyana from November 19 to 21 at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. This visit, the first by an Indian prime minister to Guyana in over five decades, aims to strengthen ties with the South American nation.
The trip underscores India’s commitment to global partnerships and its active role in shaping multilateral discussions on pressing global challenges.
