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Lula Visits Rajghat, Strengthens India-Brazil Ties with Historic Delegation

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva paid floral tributes at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial, Rajghat, during his state visit to India. He was received with a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with whom he shares a strong rapport. The visit, featuring a delegation of over 300 including cabinet ministers and CEOs, aims to elevate economic ties and cooperation in areas like Artificial Intelligence. This summit reinforces the strategic partnership between two major Global South nations.

Key Points: Brazilian President Lula Visits India, Meets PM Modi

  • Lula pays homage at Rajghat
  • Leads largest-ever Brazilian delegation
  • Focus on trade and AI cooperation
  • Builds on PM Modi's 2025 Brazil visit
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pays tributes at Rajghat

Brazilian President Lula pays tribute at Rajghat, meets PM Modi and President Murmu, leading a historic 300+ member delegation to boost bilateral ties.

"This is taking the bilateral relations historically to a new level. - Brazil's envoy to India"

New Delhi, February 21

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday visited Rajghat and paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.

He was accompanied by MoS External Affairs Pabitra Margherita.

Earlier today, a ceremonial welcome was held on Saturday at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to India. President Lula was accorded the Guard of Honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Brazilian President was received at the Rashtrapati Bhavan by PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.

On Friday, President Lula inaugurated the first office of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex) in New Delhi.

Sharing the details in a post on X he said that this would promote Brazilian products and services abroad and to attract foreign investments to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy.

"Brazil and India are two of the largest nations of the Global South. We had a trade flow of US$ 15.2 billion in 2025, with plenty of room for growth", the post added.

EAM also met Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Saturday.

Brazil's envoy to India, Kenneth da Nobrega, on Friday appreciated the efforts the Indian Government had put in organising the AI Impact Summit 2026. Futher he said that Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is on a State visit to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi share a very good chemistry and that they are not only colleagues but also friends.

Speaking exclusively to ANI on the growing rapport between President Lula and PM Modi, he said, "This is taking the bilateral relations historically to a new level. There is a very good chemistry. I think they are not only colleagues, but they have become more and more friends. That's a fact."

"This is a historical summit in the Global South, and the Prime Minister Modi is really trying to include the Global South in this essential new wave of technology, which is AI, which will transform our lives, Brazil's ambassador to India said.

Asked about the significance of India hosting the AI summit, the envoy said, "Yes, India definitely is becoming a new hub for AI."

The Brazilian envoy to India said, "President Lula has come to India with the largest ever delegation, with more than 11 cabinet ministers, more than 300 businessmen, among them 50 CEOs. This is taking the bilateral relations historically to a new level."

Lula's visit to India follows a July 2025 visit to Brasilia by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the first by an Indian prime minister in more than 50 years.

The Brazilian President has arrived in India with large delegation of top CEOs of Brazilian companies. The CEOs are expected to participate in a Business Forum.

- ANI

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Rohit P
$15.2 billion trade flow with plenty of room for growth! This is excellent news. Brazil is a major economy and a key partner in the Global South. Hope this visit brings more investments and jobs to India.
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Aditya G
The focus on AI collaboration is the real highlight. If India and Brazil can lead in ethical AI development for the Global South, it can counterbalance the dominance of a few Western nations. A strategic partnership.
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Sarah B
While the optics are good, I hope the business forum leads to concrete deals, not just announcements. We need tangible outcomes that benefit our MSMEs and create technology transfer, especially in agriculture and renewable energy where both countries have strengths.
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Karthik V
Bringing 11 cabinet ministers and 300+ business delegates shows serious intent from Brazil. This is how diplomacy should work - building personal rapport between leaders to boost economic ties. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Nisha Z
Good to see India being recognized as a new hub for AI. Partnerships like these will help our startups get global exposure. Maybe we'll see some Indian AI solutions being used in Brazilian cities soon!

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