In Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi was greeted with enthusiasm and pride by the Indian diaspora. Modi thanked the community for their lively reception, which featured traditional performances and gifts, and underlined India's role in international cooperation while attending the G20 Summit.

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro for the 19th G20 Leaders' Summit, the Indian diaspora greeted him with great enthusiasm.

"Deeply touched by the warm and lively welcome from the Indian community upon arriving in Rio de Janeiro," he wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The love that unites us across continents is reflected in their energy.
Dancers in traditional Gujarati garb performed a lively dandiya ceremony to welcome PM Modi to his hotel, marking his arrival with a strong cultural celebration. Vedic scholars welcomed the Prime Minister with Vedic mantras, adding a spiritual element to the event. Additionally, as a sign of respect and appreciation, members of the diaspora gave him gifts.

Large crowds of Indian diaspora members showed their excitement by carrying images of the prime minister and waving flags. "We are thrilled for this moment," a diaspora member told ANI. We were interested in meeting the head of one of the world's biggest democracies. "Seeing him in person is an honor," remarked another participant. We are proud of this moment.

PM Modi had earlier posted, "Landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to take part in the G20 Summit," expressing his excitement for the gathering. I'm excited for the Summit's discussions and productive conversations with different world leaders.