Dinesh Bhatia Meets PM Modi Ahead Of Brazil Posting

India’s newly appointed Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today.

During the meeting, Bhatia presented a copy of his recent publication ‘Devi Purana – A Translation of Srimad Devi Bhagavatam’, a significant Sanatan scripture dedicated to Shaktism, in which the goddess is revered as the origin and essence of the universe.

Sharing images of the meeting on social media platform X (@dineshbhatia), the senior diplomat described the encounter as ‘an honour’ and noted that he sought PM Modi’s guidance and blessings as he embarks on his new diplomatic assignment in Brazil.

Strengthening India-Brazil Ties Through Diplomacy And Culture

This meeting comes at a time when India-Brazil relations are steadily gaining momentum, particularly in the aftermath of renewed cooperation during the G20 summit.

With his deep expertise in the Latin American region, Bhatia is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing India’s strategic interests in Brazil.

The Indian Cultural Centre in Brazil continues to serve as a platform for promoting Indian heritage, offering programmes in Ayurveda, yoga, and classical Indian dance.

With cultural diplomacy at the forefront, PM Modi’s leadership has prioritised such initiatives to build people-to-people connections.

Dinesh Bhatia: A Diplomat With Decades Of Global Experience

Dinesh Bhatia joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1992 and brings with him over three decades of experience in international diplomacy.

His previous assignments include serving as:

• Consul General of India in Toronto, Canada
• Ambassador to Argentina, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, and Liberia
• Senior postings in Indian missions in Madrid, Kathmandu, and Kuwait

Argentina, where Bhatia previously served as Ambassador, shares a long border with Brazil and forms a strategic part of India’s engagement with Latin America.

Academic Excellence And Professional Background

Bhatia holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication from the Delhi College of Engineering.

Prior to joining the civil service, he worked in the private sector and later trained at the prestigious Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, and the Foreign Service Institute in New Delhi.

He is also an alumnus of the National Defence College (NDC) and participated in the 4th Joint Civil-Military Course on National Security at LBSNAA.

Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India) and a Member of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers.

A Scholar-Diplomat With A Cultural Mission

Apart from his diplomatic engagements, Bhatia is also a published author.

His Devi Purana Srimad Devi Bhagavatam, released by Bloomsbury in 2023, offers a modern rendition of the sacred Shakta text, further underscoring his interest in cultural diplomacy.

By gifting this important work to PM Modi, Bhatia highlighted the spiritual and cultural dimensions of India’s diplomatic outreach, an approach in alignment with the Prime Minister’s own emphasis on cultural identity and soft power diplomacy.

Brazil: A Strategic Partner In The Western Hemisphere

Brazil, the fifth-largest country in the world by area, is approximately two and a half times the size of India but has a population closer to that of Uttar Pradesh.

As India deepens its global engagements, Brazil stands out as a key partner in South America for trade, technology, agriculture, and cultural exchange.

With PM Modi’s leadership and Bhatia’s appointment, India aims to further solidify its strategic and cultural partnerships in the region.