New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday received former President Ram Nath Kovind and his family at the former's official residence.

Former President Kovind and Vice President Radhakrishnan exchanged Diwali greetings at the Vice President's Enclave (Uparashtrapati Bhavan) in the national capital.

Earlier, Brazilian Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, met with Vice President CP Radhakrishnan in New Delhi on Thursday as part of his official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between India and Brazil.

After the meeting, the Vice President's office said that both leaders expressed optimism about strengthening trade and economic ties.

"The two le...