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PM Modi and Brazilian President Lula da Silva reviewed the “robust momentum” within the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership throughout their dialog right now.
PM Modi and Brazil President Lula da Silva. (Reuters/File)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held talks with Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, throughout which the latter confirmed his state go to to India from February 19 to 21.
“We mentioned the State go to I’ll make to New Delhi between February 19 and 21, in addition to the bilateral agenda. We highlighted the significance of the Brazil–India Enterprise Discussion board that may happen throughout my go to, which may also be marked by the inauguration of the APEX Workplace in New Delhi,” Lula mentioned on X.
Conversei hoje por telefone com o primeiro-ministro da Índia, @narendramodi. Falamos sobre a visita de Estado que farei a Nova Délhi entre 19 e 21 de fevereiro próximo e sobre a agenda bilateral. Destacamos a importância do Fórum Empresarial Brasil – Índia que ocorrerá durante…— Lula (@LulaOficial) January 22, 2026
He mentioned that the 2 leaders additionally exchanged views on the worldwide scenario and reiterated their dedication to defending peace in Gaza and the world, together with multilateralism and democracy. PM Modi mentioned they reviewed the robust momentum within the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership. He additionally mentioned that he regarded ahead to welcoming the Brazilian President to India.
“Glad to talk with President Lula. We reviewed the robust momentum within the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership, which is poised to scale new heights within the 12 months forward. Our shut cooperation is important for advancing the shared pursuits of the World South. I look ahead to welcoming him to India quickly,” he mentioned on X.
Glad to talk with President Lula. We reviewed the robust momentum within the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership, which is poised to scale new heights within the 12 months forward. Our shut cooperation is important for advancing the shared pursuits of the World South. I look ahead to welcoming…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 22, 2026
Preparations are underway for President Lula’s go to to India in February 2026, which each side see as a key milestone within the bilateral relationship. The go to comes as each international locations face the steepest tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
Final 12 months, Lula da Silva dialled PM Modi and mentioned the “imposition of unilateral tariffs”, signalling concerted efforts at pushing again in opposition to Trump’s strong-arm levies which have rattled the worldwide economic system.
The 2 leaders mentioned the holding of a Brazilian state go to to India early subsequent 12 months and in addition recalled the purpose of accelerating bilateral commerce to over $20 billion by 2030, Lula mentioned in an X publish. PM Modi, for his half, burdened that the 2 sides had been dedicated to deepening their partnership.
PM Modi and Lula final met through the G20 Summit in South Africa in November. PM Modi additionally visited Brazil to attend the BRICS Summit in July. Since 2023, the 2 leaders have met 4 instances, cementing a working relationship rooted in mutual respect and aligned international targets.
India and Brazil have developed a strong commerce relationship, with bilateral commerce reportedly surpassing $15 billion, weighted mildly in India’s favour. Key Indian exports embody petroleum merchandise, prescription drugs, fertilisers, and engineering items, whereas Brazil provides crude oil and agricultural merchandise reminiscent of sugar and soybeans. India and Brazil are companions in a number of key multilateral platforms—G20, BRICS, WTO, and notably, the G4 grouping that features Japan and Germany.
January 22, 2026, 20:54 IST
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