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President Lula's India Visit: A New Chapter in Global South Ties

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, hosted by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit aims to deepen economic ties, with Lula inaugurating Brazil's trade promotion office in New Delhi to boost a trade flow that reached $15.2 billion in 2025. The Brazilian ambassador highlighted the strong personal rapport between Lula and Modi, calling it a historic moment for bilateral relations. Lula arrived with a massive delegation including cabinet ministers and over 300 business leaders to explore opportunities in strategic sectors like AI.

Key Points: Brazil's Lula in India for State Visit, Meets PM Modi

  • Ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
  • Focus on boosting bilateral trade & investment
  • Largest-ever Brazilian delegation accompanies Lula
  • AI Impact Summit 2026 highlights cooperation
  • Visit reciprocates PM Modi's 2025 trip to Brasilia
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Brazilian President Lula visits India, meets PM Modi & President Murmu. Focus on trade, AI, and strengthening Global South partnership.

"This is taking the bilateral relations historically to a new level. - Kenneth da Nobrega"

New Delhi, February 21

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 recieved 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.

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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Priyanka N
A very important strategic partnership. We need to reduce our dependence on traditional Western markets and build stronger ties with other large democracies and economies like Brazil. The focus on AI is particularly timely.
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Rohit P
Good to see the diplomatic efforts. But I hope these high-profile visits translate into real benefits for common people - more job opportunities, affordable imports (maybe Brazilian coffee!), and technology sharing. Sometimes these summits feel like photo-ops.
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Sarah B
The scale of the delegation is remarkable – 11 ministers and 300 businessmen! This isn't just a symbolic visit; it's a serious economic mission. Hope our businesses can secure some good deals.
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Vikram M
Rashtrapati Bhavan's forecourt always looks majestic during these ceremonies. It's a proud moment when world leaders visit. The personal chemistry between Modi and Lula mentioned by the envoy can make a big difference in negotiations.
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Karthik V
"India definitely is becoming a new hub for AI." - Love hearing that from a foreign envoy! It shows our tech push is being recognized globally. Partnerships with resource-rich nations like Brazil can give us an edge.

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