Modi and Lula hold talks in New Delhi on trade and global issues

Bilateral ties just got another high-level push as India and Brazil doubled down on trade, tech, and Global South coordination in New Delhi.

Modi and Lula talks in New Delhi

• Narendra Modi met Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Hyderabad House.
• Discussions covered trade, investment, education, and digitalization.
• Global South priorities and multilateral reform were on the table.
• Modi hosted a formal lunch for the visiting leader.

Diplomatic engagements and tributes

• Lula paid respects at Rajghat to Mahatma Gandhi.
• S. Jaishankar held separate talks with the Brazilian President.
• Jaishankar later posted on X praising the partnership.
• About 14 Brazilian ministers joined the delegation.

Visit the timeline and past meetings

• Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived on February 18 for the 2nd AI Impact Summit.
• This marks his sixth trip to India.
• Modi visited Brasilia from July 7 to 8, 2025.
• Both leaders also met in Johannesburg in November 2025.

Strategic partnership scope

• India and Brazil have been Strategic Partners since 2006.
• Brazil is India's largest trading partner in the LAC region.
• Cooperation spans defence, energy, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
• Shared positions include UN reform, climate action, and counterterrorism.