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PM Modi, President Lula Strengthen Ties in Historic Delhi Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held significant bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The visit, marked by a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, includes Brazil's largest-ever delegation featuring over 11 cabinet ministers and 300 businessmen. Discussions aim to elevate the strategic partnership, with a focus on cooperation in artificial intelligence and trade promotion. The summit builds on momentum from PM Modi's historic visit to Brasilia in July 2025.

Key Points: Modi-Lula Talks in Delhi Boost India-Brazil Strategic Partnership

  • Historic bilateral summit in New Delhi
  • Focus on AI and technology cooperation
  • Largest-ever Brazilian delegation with CEOs
  • Elevating Global South partnership
  • Follow-up to PM Modi's 2025 Brazil visit
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and PM Modi hold bilateral talks

PM Modi and Brazilian President Lula hold bilateral talks in New Delhi, focusing on AI, trade, and elevating Global South cooperation.

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

New Delhi, February 21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held bilateral talks in the national capital on Saturday.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the Hyderabad House here in the national capital.

Prior to that, a ceremonial welcome was held 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.

President Lula also met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

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'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.

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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Priya S
A delegation of 300+ businessmen and 50 CEOs is massive! This should open up so many opportunities for Indian companies, especially in agriculture and tech. Hope our MSMEs also get a chance to benefit from this partnership.
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Rohit P
Good to see India hosting such important summits. The AI Impact Summit 2026 sounds promising. But I hope these high-level talks translate into real, tangible benefits for the common man and not just remain diplomatic photo-ops. We need more jobs and technology transfer.
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Sarah B
The personal chemistry between leaders is so important for international relations. The ambassador saying they are "friends" is a good sign. Strong personal rapport can help overcome bureaucratic hurdles faster.
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Vikram M
Brazil and India as BRICS partners should definitely collaborate more. We have similar challenges and opportunities. Hope this visit leads to concrete agreements in defence, space, and renewable energy sectors. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
First PM visit to Brazil in 50 years, and now President Lula returns with a huge delegation. This shows the relationship is moving with real momentum. As a student of international relations, this is fascinating to watch unfold.

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