Indian Prime Minister grateful for 'warm welcome' in Rio: 'Your energy reflects our shared affection'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotted at a hotel in Rio's South Zone — Foto: Reproduction

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to express gratitude for the warm reception his delegation received upon arriving in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Summit. In a post,he also shared photos of himself receiving gifts from supporters at the hotel where the Indian delegation is staying.

In the G20 spirit: Norwegian prime minister prepares cod fritters and serves them at a Santa Teresa restaurant; videoUnexpected stroll: Macron surprises locals with a suited walk along Copacabana Beach

"I am touched by the warm reception the Indian community received upon arriving in Rio de Janeiro. Your energy reflects the affection that unites us beyond the continents that separate us," he wrote on X.

On the first day of the G20 summit,Narendra Modi also shared images from meetings with other heads of state,such as French President Emmanuel Macron and Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro.

Norwegian prime minister enjoys a 'day as a local'

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has already picked his favorite spot in Rio: Copacabana Beach in the city’s South Zone. While President Lula held meetings with heads of state at the Forte de Copacabana on Sunday,ahead of the G20 leaders' meeting,Støre took advantage of improved weather to jog along the shoreline,take a swim,and even referee a beach soccer match.

Using Instagram,the premier described his run along the Avenida Atlântica bike path,near Posto 5,as "a wonderful start to the day." Ditching his suit and tie,he opted for shorts,a t-shirt,and sneakers. Later,shirtless,Støre didn’t hesitate to dive into the ocean.

Wearing a cap to shield him from the sun but still in pants,the prime minister changed his shirt on the sand,picked up a whistle,and refereed a soccer match for the Karanba Institute from São Gonçalo,founded by Norwegian Tommy Nilsen in 2006. As the referee,he was decisive,calling a foul early in the game. "With good sportsmanship,the atmosphere quickly improved again," emphasized the prime minister,who also presented the trophy to the winners.

At the end of his beach tour,Støre enjoyed waffles made by the Church of the Sailors,which describes itself as "an ideal organization for Norwegians abroad."

Norwegian Prime Minister samples waffles in Copacabana before tasting cod fritters — Foto: Reproduction

"I loved Copacabana Beach; it’s an important place for the world. I enjoyed it a lot because in Norway we don’t have this interaction with the sea,where buildings face the beach,so I found it very beautiful," the Norwegian prime minister said on Sunday.

Cod fritters,beer,and samba

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre serves cod fritters in Santa Teresa — Foto: Ana Branco

Another engagement for the prime minister during the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rio was a tram ride to Santa Teresa. There,at Armazém São Joaquim,he donned an apron,headed to the kitchen,and even served cod fritters at the restaurant.

After his culinary efforts,Støre sat down to enjoy one of the treats himself,accompanied by a cold beer and the sounds of a samba group.

Jonas Gahr Støre,leader of Norway’s Labor Party since 2014,was elected prime minister in October 2021. Norway is participating in the G20 Leaders' Summit as an invited country.

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