Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Brazil for a four-day visit to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and undertake a state visit. This marks Modi’s first bilateral visit to Brazil in nearly six decades. He expressed optimism for productive meetings, emphasizing India’s commitment to the BRICS partnership. Modi’s itinerary includes key meetings with world leaders to strengthen ties within the expanded BRICS framework, now including new members like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The visit is seen as a strategic endeavor to bolster international relations and cooperation.