Brazilian President Lula da Silva’s New Delhi visit spotlighted soaring expectations for India-Brazil synergy, as he joined PM Modi for a press briefing that delved into strategic partnerships and global reforms. Lula’s optimism painted a picture of mutual strengthening through collaboration.
‘My friend Modi, it’s a joy to be back in India for the sixth time,’ Lula began, lauding the fruitful discussions. He portrayed the dialogue as more than democratic exchange—it’s between a digital powerhouse and renewable energy leader, aligned on peace and multilateralism.
Drawing from last July’s Brasilia milestone, Lula highlighted revitalized agreements in defense, agriculture, energy, digital tech, and industry. Both diverse nations, cultural hubs supporting peace, must intensify strategic talks in choppy global waters.
India and Brazil’s voices are indispensable, Lula asserted, in building fair UN, WTO, and G20 frameworks governed by international law. Citing Modi’s BRICS wisdom against running modern software on archaic hardware, he recommitted to Security Council expansion via G4.
For over two decades, Brazil, India, Japan, and Germany have championed more permanent seats, a necessity for broader representation amid mounting challenges, Lula noted.
Addressing Pulwama, he denounced the attack, clarifying terrorism’s detachment from faith or origin, urging adherence to global norms. Brazil pledges to keep South America peaceful, he assured Modi.
Key outcomes included MoUs on future digital ties, rare earths/minerals collaboration, and steel supply chain integration via mining. Bilateral trade aims to surpass $20 billion in five years.
The formalities at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with Guard of Honour and welcomes from PM Modi and President Murmu, set a ceremonial tone. Lula ended on a high note: joint endeavors will bolster ties and the Global South, sidestepping new superpower cold wars.