New Delhi hosted a pivotal summit between PM Narendra Modi and President Lula da Silva, reinforcing India-Brazil strategic partnership for the Global South. MoUs across sectors and a joint statement highlighted commitments to mutual advancement.
Modi conveyed delight in hosting Lula, mirroring the hospitality from Brazil. Lula’s leadership has profoundly shaped ties, with repeated interactions fostering unwavering friendship, now energized by the AI Summit context.
Trade ambitions soared: surpassing $20 billion bilaterally in five years, building on Brazil’s status as India’s key Latin trade hub. Accompanied by major businesses, it underscores trust, with Mercosur poised to amplify gains.
Cutting-edge tech cooperation includes AI, semis, blockchain, and digital infra excellence in Brazil, stressing inclusive innovation for collective growth.
Energy domains—from traditional to green ethanol and aviation fuels—gain momentum. Brazil’s biofuels alliance role and CDRI co-leadership bid earn accolades for resilience-building.
Mineral pacts stabilize chains, defense grows in tandem with trust, agriculture fortifies security, and pharma-Ayurveda exports enhance health landscapes.
Internationally, their alliance amplifies Global South advocacy via democracy, anti-terror diplomacy, and institutional evolution. The visit heralds deepened, dynamic futures.