To mark the 79th Independence Day of India, H.E. Mr. Dinesh Bhatia, Ambassador of India to Brazil, along with Mrs. Seema Bhatia, hosted a reception in Braslia that brought together dignitaries, friends, and well-wishers of India. The event was both a celebration of Indias journey as a nation and a reaffirmation of the deep bonds of friendship that unite India and Brazil.
Among the distinguished guests was H.E. Mr. Antonio Herman Benjamin, President of the Superior Court of Justice of Brazil, whose presence as a senior leader of the host country added great significance to the evening. Members of the diplomatic corps, government representatives, business leaders, academics, and long-standing friends of India in Brazil joined the gathering, reflecting the wide range of partnerships that India enjoys in the country.
Ambassador Bhatia, in his remarks, paid tribute to Indias 79 years of independence and highlighted the remarkable progress the nation has made in diverse fields while remaining committed to the ideals of democracy, inclusivity, and peace. He also emphasized the growing convergence between India and Brazil across political, economic, and cultural domains, noting that both countries, as vibrant democracies and members of the Global South, share a responsibility to work together for sustainable development and global equity.
The reception was equally a cultural and social celebration. The presence of the Indian community, along with Brazilian friends of India, added warmth and energy to the occasion, making the evening not just an official event but a genuine festival of friendship.