PM Modi, President Lula Hold Delegation-Level Talks To Deepen Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Saturday, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations.

The discussions centred on strengthening cooperation in trade, economic ties, education, investment, digitalisation and engagement with the Global South, along with other multilateral issues.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two leaders were expected to assess the entire gamut of India-Brazil relations and exchange views on regional and global matters of mutual interest, including cooperation in multilateral fora, reformed multilateralism and global governance.

Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to host a lunch in honour of the visiting leader.

Diplomatic Engagements And Tribute

Earlier in the day, President Lula paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called on the Brazilian President and discussed advancing the Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Following the meeting, Jaishankar said on X that he was honoured to call on President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during his State Visit and appreciated his warm sentiments and guidance on deepening the partnership.

President Lula arrived in India on February 18 to attend the 2nd AI Impact Summit. He is accompanied by around 14 ministers and a delegation of leading Brazilian CEOs, with ministerial-level meetings scheduled with their Indian counterparts.

Growing Strategic Partnership

This marks President Lula’s sixth visit to India. He first visited in 2004 as the Guest of Honour at Republic Day celebrations and was last in India for the G20 Summit in September 2023.

Prime Minister Modi undertook a State Visit to Brasilia from July 7–8, 2025, the first such visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 57 years. The two leaders also met in Johannesburg during the G20 in November 2025.

India and Brazil, Strategic Partners since 2006, share strong ties rooted in democratic values and expanding cooperation across trade, defence, energy, agriculture, health, renewables, critical minerals, science and technology, Digital Public Infrastructure and AI, space and people-to-people exchanges. Both countries hold convergent views on UN reforms, climate change and counter-terrorism.

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