However, empty benches greeted President Patil in the Brazil Senate.
President Pratibha Patil walked into a near empty Brazilian Senate for her address, leaving Indian Embassy officials and the hosts red-faced.
A visibly displeased President's office enquired from Indian Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri the reasons for the thin attendance.
Only 15 of of the 81-member House turned out on Tuesday to greet 73-year-old Patil.
Image: President Patil addresses the joint session of the Congress on the floor of the Senate in Brazilia.
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