A significant diplomatic boost for India: Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva vocally endorsed New Delhi’s permanent UNSC membership during Saturday’s joint press event with PM Modi in New Delhi. Lula’s demand for swift reforms signals mounting pressure on the UN’s antiquated framework.
Post-talks at Hyderabad House, Lula spotlighted the G4 alliance’s relentless campaign since over 20 years. He argued that current conflicts expose the UN’s limitations, necessitating broader representation for decisive action. ‘A non-representative UN won’t endure,’ he asserted.
Proposals include enlarging permanent and temporary seats, prioritizing nations like India and Brazil for enhanced global legitimacy. Lula’s multi-day visit incorporated the AI Impact Summit, weaving tech innovation into statecraft.
Affectionately addressing Modi as a ‘dear friend,’ Lula celebrated his return to India, praising mutual roles as democracy beacons and peace advocates. Strategic dialogues targeted trade escalation, defense pacts, energy shifts, agrotech, climate strategies, AI advancements, semiconductors, minerals, and South-South synergy.
Saturday sealed 10 pacts across critical minerals, digital ties, health, MSMEs, and media. Trade ambitions hit $20 billion-plus in five years. Both leaders echoed multipolar visions and zero-tolerance for terror.
Accompanied by ministers and CEOs, Lula’s tour builds on Modi’s 2023 Brasilia milestone and G20 huddles. Commemorating 20 partnership years, focus sharpened on defense, food security, climate action, digital frontiers, and industrial ventures.
Lula lauded India’s prowess in IT, AI, biotech, and space, foreseeing synergistic gains. This visit cements India-Brazil leadership in redefining global order.