New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS summit, scheduled to be held this weekend in Bharat Mandapam under India's chairship.

The Ministry of External Affairs announced Vieira's arrival, who represents Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the summit, as the latter remains in Brazil for his election campaign.

In a post on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal extended a welcome to the Brazilian leadership while highlighting the friendly bilateral ties between India and Brazil.

"Warm welcome to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Mauro Vieira of Brazil as he arrives to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. India and Brazil share a longstanding friendship...