Excitement builds in diplomatic circles as Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrives for a five-day visit starting February 18. The Ministry of External Affairs has preempted his landing with a poignant video on X, chronicling the enduring and dynamic India-Brazil relationship.
Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced, ‘Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is arriving soon in India. Watch special glimpses of strong, diverse, strategic India-Brazil relations.’ The post sets an optimistic tone for the engagements ahead.
Key highlights include Lula’s participation in the AI Impact Summit and summit-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Lula himself tweeted from Brazil: ‘En route to India at PM Modi’s invite. Looking forward to the AI Impact Summit and new cooperation avenues with India.’
A heavyweight business contingent travels with him, focusing on investment and trade expansion. MEA confirmed the leaders’ agenda: a full bilateral review, courtesy lunch by PM Modi, and deliberations on global issues like multilateralism, governance, and Global South concerns.
President Droupadi Murmu will accord a ceremonial welcome with a banquet, joined by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and EAM S. Jaishankar in separate meets. Expect 14 Brazilian ministers in parallel discussions and CEOs at a marquee business forum.
Amid rising global uncertainties, this visit exemplifies strategic alignment, promising breakthroughs in technology, energy, and sustainable development for mutual benefit.