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Brazil's President Lula Visits India for AI Summit, Meets PM Modi

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has departed for an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His agenda centers on participating in the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi and discussing new avenues for cooperation between the two nations. The visit includes high-level meetings with Indian leadership, including PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. He is accompanied by a business delegation aiming to deepen commercial relations, following a bilateral trade volume of over $15 billion in 2025.

Key Points: Brazil's Lula in India for AI Summit, Bilateral Talks with Modi

  • Lula's official visit to India for AI Summit
  • Bilateral trade with India exceeded $15B in 2025
  • Meetings with PM Modi and President Murmu
  • Delegation aims to deepen commercial relations
  • Visit to strengthen strategic partnership
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Brazilian President departs for AI Summit in Delhi

President Lula da Silva visits India for the AI Impact Summit, meets PM Modi and President Murmu to strengthen Brazil-India ties and trade.

"We see considerable room for growth in bilateral trade with both countries. - Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva"

New Delhi, February 17

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil departed on Tuesday for India for an official visit from February 18-22, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Silva is arriving in India to participate in the AI Summit.

In a post on X, he said, "At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are now departing for India. In the coming days, I will participate in the Summit on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and we will discuss new opportunities for cooperation between Brazil and India. From there, we will proceed to South Korea to, at the invitation of President Lee Jae Myung, also strengthen the ties between our countries."

"In India and South Korea, I will be accompanied by a delegation of Brazilian businesspeople, with the aim of deepening our commercial relations. In 2025, bilateral trade between Brazil and India reached more than US$ 15 billion, and with South Korea, it reached US$ 10.8 billion. We see considerable room for growth in bilateral trade with both countries. I wish good work to comrade Geraldo Alckmin, who will assume the presidency until our return," he said.

Silva is set to arrive in Delhi on February 18. On February 19, he has engagements at Bharat Mandapam for AI Impact Summit 2026.

On February 20, he will have engagements at Bharat Mandapam for AI Impact Summit 2026.

The next day, he will hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, followed by a wreath laying at Rajghat.

Silva will then meet PM Modi at Hyderabad House and later at Rashtrapati Bhavan with President Droupadi Murmu.

Meanwhile, Vice President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo, arrived in Delhi to attend the India AI Impact Summit.

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, lauded the visit, saying that it will strengthen the partnership between the two nations.

In a post on X, the MEA said, "Warm welcome to the Vice President of Guyana Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. He was received by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on his arrival in New Delhi for the India-AI Impact Summit. The visit of Vice President Dr. Jagdeo will further strengthen the historic and multifaceted India-Guyana ties, rooted in strong people-to-people linkages."

- ANI

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Sarah B
The trade numbers are impressive, but I hope these summits lead to concrete outcomes for the common people. AI should be used to solve our real problems - healthcare, agriculture, education. Let's see some action, not just talk.
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Priya S
Bharat Mandapam is becoming a real hub for international diplomacy! So proud to see Delhi hosting such events. President Lula's visit and the wreath-laying at Rajghat shows deep respect. Wishing the summit all success.
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Rohit P
$15 billion trade with Brazil is no small thing. With AI collaboration, this can grow even more. Hope our startups and IT companies get good opportunities from this. Brazil has a huge market.
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Nikhil C
While I appreciate the diplomatic effort, I hope the environmental impact of such large-scale summits is considered. All these flights and delegations have a carbon footprint. Can we use AI to make these events more sustainable?
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Kavya N
It's interesting to see Guyana's VP also attending. Shows India's growing influence in South America and among diaspora nations. The people-to-people ties mentioned are so true - so many Indians in Guyana and Brazil!

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