The celebrations outside Hotel Nacional included a traditional dandiya ceremony with dancers dressed in vibrant Gujarati attire, as well as chants of Vedic mantras performed by Brazilian scholars. Members of the diaspora presented gifts to the Prime Minister as a mark of respect

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, "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"

The Indian Prime Minister landed in Brazil after completing the first leg of his three-nation tour in Nigeria

In Rio de Janeiro, he was received by Indian officials, including Indian Ambassador to Brazil Suresh Reddy

Earlier, PM Modi shared his anticipation for the summit, posting, "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." The summit holds special significance as India, a Troika member, plays a key role in shaping the agenda while passing the presidency baton to Brazil

During his visit to Nigeria, PM Modi held discussions with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, focusing on cooperation in defence, health, technology, and education. India also announced a humanitarian aid package of 20 tons to assist Nigeria's flood relief efforts

PM Modi emphasised Brazil's continuity of the Global South agenda, stating, "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'"