Sunday, 1 November 2026

National Day reception of Brazil

Attended the National Day reception of Brazil, hosted by H.E. Kenneth Haczynski da Nóbrega, Ambassador of Brazil to India, and Mrs. Ana Lúcia M. da Nóbrega, at the Ambassador’s residence in New Delhi on October 30.

Shri. Rudrendra Tandon, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, was the Chief Guest. The reception brought together several ambassadors, diplomats, defence attachés, senior government officials and distinguished guests.

The celebrations came at a significant political moment for Brazil, following President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s election victory, securing a fourth term. Lula won 51.79% of the vote in the October 25 runoff, marking another important chapter in Brazil’s democratic history.

India and Brazil, two major democracies and influential voices of Global politics, share a growing strategic partnership spanning trade, technology, energy, defence and cooperation through BRICS and other multilateral forums.

National Day celebrations of the Republic of Türkiye

Attended the 103rd National Day celebrations of the Republic of Türkiye in New Delhi on October 29, hosted by Turkish Ambassador H.E. Ali Murat Ersoy and Mrs. Fazilet Ersoy. 

Ms. Alpana Dubey, Joint Secretary (Southern Europe), Ministry of External Affairs, was the chief guest.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the gathering through a video message. 

In his National Day address, Ambassador Ersoy called for India and Türkiye to build a future defined by innovation, friendship and peace.