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Modi, Lula Forge Historic Ties as Brazil's Largest-Ever Delegation Visits India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during a state visit marked by a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The visit features Brazil's largest-ever delegation, including over 11 cabinet ministers and 300 business leaders. Both leaders are focused on elevating bilateral relations to a historic new level, with cooperation in AI and technology as key pillars. The summit underscores a strong partnership within the Global South, building on PM Modi's visit to Brasilia in 2025.

Key Points: PM Modi Meets Brazilian President Lula, Deepens Strategic Ties

  • Largest-ever Brazilian delegation to India
  • Focus on AI and technology partnership
  • Strengthening Global South collaboration
  • Boosting trade and investment ties
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

PM Narendra Modi hosts Brazilian President Lula da Silva in New Delhi. The state visit, featuring a 300+ member delegation, aims to elevate bilateral relations and AI cooperation.

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

New Delhi, February 21

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

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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Sarah B
As someone working in tech exports, the new Apex office in Delhi is fantastic news. Brazilian agri-tech and our IT services can complement each other so well. This delegation of 300+ businesspeople is no small thing – expecting some real deals to be signed soon.
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Priya S
Good to see our leaders building personal rapport. When there's friendship at the top, bureaucracy moves faster. My only respectful criticism – I hope the focus on AI and big business also translates to easier visas for students and tourists. People-to-people connections matter too.
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Rohit P
Brazil is a key partner in BRICS. This visit solidifies that bond. The scale of the delegation shows they mean business. Let's hope we get better access for our pharmaceuticals and auto parts in the Brazilian market now. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
The AI Impact Summit 2026 collaboration sounds promising. Both nations have huge datasets and talent pools to leverage. Hope they also discuss ethical frameworks for AI development, not just commercial aspects. A responsible Global South approach is needed.
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Kavya N
First PM visit in 50 years last year, now President Lula here with ministers and CEOs. The momentum is clear. As a young professional, I'm excited. More exchange programs, more cultural festivals please! We have so much to learn from each other's diversity. 🙏

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