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Modi & Lula Forge New Era in India-Brazil Ties with Historic Delhi Talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held delegation-level talks in New Delhi, marking a significant step in bilateral relations. The talks, attended by senior Indian officials, followed a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted by President Droupadi Murmu. President Lula's visit includes a massive delegation of over 300 businessmen and 11 cabinet ministers, aimed at boosting economic ties. This visit reciprocates PM Modi's historic trip to Brasilia in July 2025, underscoring a strengthened partnership.

Key Points: Modi, Lula Hold Delegation Talks in Delhi to Boost India-Brazil Ties

  • High-level delegation talks in Delhi
  • Largest-ever Brazilian business delegation
  • Focus on trade and investment promotion
  • Follow-up to Modi's historic Brazil visit
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PM Modi-President Lula hold delegation-level talks in New Delhi

PM Modi and Brazilian President Lula hold high-level talks in New Delhi, aiming to elevate bilateral relations with a 300+ member business delegation.

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

New Delhi, February 21

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

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, MoS MEA Pabitra Margherita, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal were among those present during the talks.

Earlier, PM Modi and President Lula held discussions at Hyderabad House on Saturday.

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.

President Lula also met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He also paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

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 spoke to ANI about the growing rapport between President Lula and PM Modi, and 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."

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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Sarah B
Good to see the diplomatic protocols being followed so meticulously - the guard of honour, the talks at Hyderabad House, paying respects at Rajghat. It shows respect for our nation and its traditions. The personal rapport between the leaders, as mentioned by the envoy, is crucial for strong ties.
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Rohit P
While the optics are good, I hope these talks translate into concrete benefits for the common man. What specific sectors are being targeted? Agriculture, tech, defence? We need more than just photo-ops and ceremonial welcomes. Let's see the actual MoUs and investment figures.
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Priya S
The opening of the Brazilian trade agency office in Delhi is a smart move. It will make it easier for our businesses to connect. Hopefully, we get better access to their agricultural products like coffee and sugar, and they can import more of our pharmaceuticals and IT services. Win-win!
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Karthik V
Brazil and India together in BRICS can be a powerful voice for developing nations. This strengthening of bilateral ties is a step in the right direction for multipolar world order. The size of the delegation shows they mean business. Bahut accha!
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Meera T
President Lula paying homage at Rajghat is a deeply respectful gesture that won't go unnoticed. It's these small things that build lasting goodwill. Hoping the business forum leads to job creation and technology exchange in sustainable sectors.

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