Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has confirmed his upcoming official visit to India in February, followed by a meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington. President Lula shared that he and President Trump agreed on the Washington meeting during a recent phone call, with specific dates to be arranged shortly.
During a prior phone conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Lula reiterated their commitment to enhancing the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership. The External Affairs Ministry highlighted the substantial progress achieved in various areas of cooperation between the two nations, encompassing trade, technology, defense, energy, health, agriculture, and people-to-people connections.
The leaders also discussed regional and global matters of mutual concern, emphasizing the significance of reformed multilateralism in addressing common challenges. Prime Minister Modi expressed eagerness to host President Lula in India soon, following the Brazilian President’s visit to South Korea and the United States.
Prime Minister Modi and President Lula previously met in Brazil in July last year, focusing on enhancing collaboration in trade, defense, health, renewable energy, agriculture, infrastructure, digital initiatives, traditional medicine, and cultural exchanges. They aimed to boost bilateral trade to $20 billion over the next five years and explored opportunities in energy, critical minerals, new technologies, AI, digital cooperation, and mobility.
Expressing gratitude, Prime Minister Modi acknowledged Brazil’s support following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025.
