‘Namaste, India!’ rang out from Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s social media as he landed in New Delhi, charmed by cultural greetings and eager to advance a vital agenda.
In a heartfelt X video post-hotel welcome, Lula spelled out priorities: bolstering relations, intensifying partnerships, and deliberating AI’s future on the world stage. He pledged sustained efforts for mutual innovation and prospects.
Airport honors came from Foreign State Minister Pabitra Margherita. MEA teed up Lula’s AI Summit speech and Modi summit, hailing the visit as a catalyst for strategic ties grounded in aligned visions and values.
Staying through February 22 with PM Modi’s nod, Lula leads a powerhouse team of corporate honchos and ministers from myriad Brazilian firms.
Pre-flight chats revealed summit focus and booming $15 billion-plus 2025 trade. Leaders will dissect bilateral dynamics over Modi’s hosted lunch, tackling multilateral cooperation, governance, and Global South agendas.
President Murmu’s meeting and banquet, plus sessions with VP Radhakrishnan and EAM Jaishankar, round out protocol. Lula’s India sojourns span six visits, from 2004 chief guest to 2023 G20.
Modi’s historic 57-year-first Brasilia trip in July 2025 and November G20 in Johannesburg reflect deepening leadership rapport.