Foreign journalists attending the BRICS Summit in New Delhi have praised India’s hospitality, saying the experience feels like home. The delegation, which includes reporters from Africa and Asia, noted the warmth of local hosts and the well‑organised nature of the event.
Melissa Hollow of TV BRICS Africa described her first visit to India as “humbling and a beautiful experience.” She highlighted her exploration of temples and the city’s peaceful atmosphere, noting that the bustling population did not make her feel lost. Hollow also complimented the local cuisine, calling it extremely delicious and expressing deep appreciation for Indian culture.
Senior Khaleej Times journalist Alyaa Mohamed Obaid Ali Al Dhanhani called the summit well‑organised and praised the hospitality she received. Shadrack Hollow, also from TV BRICS Africa, echoed this sentiment, especially about the food, describing it as “tasty, colourful” and singling out tandoori chicken. A South African journalist mentioned the comfortable stay and welcoming people, adding that every place they visited brought joy.
Malaysian journalist Yasmin Natasha, visiting India for the first time, was impressed by the rapid pace of development, particularly in the economy and transportation infrastructure. Indonesian journalist Mega Mei Wahidawati noted shared cultural and historical ties, pointing out similarities in language and currency names between Indonesia and India.
