Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro Welcomed by PM Modi

New Delhi (Reporters Today): Ahead of country’s 71st Republic Day celebration, the President of Brazil, Jair Messias Bolsonaro arrived at Rashtrapati Bhawan today. He was welcomed by Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi and received ceremonial reception on his arrival. Bolsonaro also paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat where he was accompanied with Union Minister V Muraleedharan.

Bolsonaro arrived in India yesterday where he was received by Prime Minister Modi. He is on a four days visit to India with an aim to strengthen bilateral relations in the fields of agriculture, energy, and defence. Bolsonaro will be taking part in the Republic Day parade program as the Chief Guest of the event.

Prime Minister welcomed Bolsonaro and said that his visit to India will add strength to India-Brazil relations. Taking to Twitter Modi said, “A warm welcome to President Jair Messias Bolsonaro! We are delighted to host him and we look forward to his taking part in our Republic Day celebrations. His visit will add strength to India-Brazil relations.”