India-Brazil relations are set to reach new heights with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s upcoming visit from February 18 to 22. Building anticipation, the Ministry of External Affairs released a special video on social media, illustrating the vibrant and strategic partnership between the two democracies.
Randhir Jaiswal, MEA’s official spokesperson, posted on X: ‘Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is arriving soon in India.’ The attached video offers a visual narrative of the strong, multifaceted ties that bind the nations.
Lula’s agenda includes speaking at the AI Impact Summit and a key bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi on February 21. En route, he shared on X, ‘Heading to India on PM Modi’s invitation. Excited for the AI summit and discussions on fresh cooperation prospects between Brazil and India.’
Joining him is an influential business delegation, poised to drive commercial growth. The MEA briefing detailed that the leaders will evaluate bilateral progress across sectors, with PM Modi hosting a special lunch. Conversations will extend to international matters such as multilateral cooperation, governance reforms, and Global South initiatives.
High-profile meetings feature President Droupadi Murmu hosting a banquet, alongside sessions with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. The Brazilian side includes 14 ministers for technical talks and top executives for a business roundtable.
This landmark visit underscores expanding trade dynamics and collaborative potential in AI, defense, and beyond, heralding a fortified alliance in a multipolar world.