Rio de Janeiro:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Brazil for the G20 Summit as part of his three-nation visit. After a successful trip to Nigeria, where he engaged in bilateral talks and connected with the Indian community, PM Modi arrived in Brazil to participate in the global summit.
Welcoming PM Modi to Brazil, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on X, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the G20 Brazil Summit.” The MEA also shared images of PM Modi’s arrival at the airport.
Expressing his excitement for the summit, PM Modi posted on his official X handle, “Excited to be in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20 Summit. Looking forward to productive discussions with world leaders.” India, Brazil, and South Africa are part of the G20 Troika, and PM Modi will be representing India at the 19th G20 Summit.
Leaders like Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden will also be present at the Rio de Janeiro summit on November 18-19 alongside PM Modi.
Following the G20 Summit, PM Modi will visit Guyana from November 19 to 21 at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. This trip marks the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Guyana in over 50 years.
Reflecting on the trip, PM Modi stated, “I am eager to engage in discussions at the G20 Summit in Brazil and explore opportunities for bilateral cooperation with global leaders.” India’s G20 presidency last year saw significant achievements, such as the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member and the successful resolution of conflicts.
During his stay in Nigeria, PM Modi was honored with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), making him the second foreign dignitary to receive this prestigious award. This recognition adds to the 17 international awards bestowed upon PM Modi by various countries, with Queen Elizabeth II being the only other recipient of this honor.
PM Modi’s visit to Nigeria marked the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the West African nation in 17 years.
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