Brazilian President Lula da Silva used his high-profile India visit to rally for urgent UN Security Council reforms, throwing his weight behind permanent seats for India and Brazil. The bold statement, made public after bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi, underscores a united G4 front against outdated global structures.
At Hyderabad House, Lula recounted two decades of G4 advocacy for UNSC expansion. ‘The world has changed; the UN must reflect that,’ he declared, pointing to ongoing conflicts that demand a stronger, more inclusive institution. Without reforms, he warned, the body’s credibility erodes.
India and Brazil, as Global South powerhouses, seek to amplify developing nations’ voices. Lula advocated expanding permanent and non-permanent memberships to bolster global governance’s legitimacy. His February 18-22 tour featured the AI Impact Summit, blending diplomacy with tech dialogue.
Warm words for Modi highlighted shared democratic values and cultural vibrancy. ‘We’re not just democracies; we’re hubs of creativity and multilateralism,’ Lula said. Focus areas spanned trade, defense, energy, agriculture, climate, AI, semiconductors, and minerals, fortifying their strategic ties.
Key outcomes: 10 Memorandums of Understanding in diverse fields, plus a trade target exceeding $20 billion by 2029. The Ministry of External Affairs noted reiterated commitments to multipolarity and anti-terrorism efforts. Lula arrived with a heavyweight team of ministers and business leaders.
Building on Modi’s historic Brasilia trip and G20 interactions, the visit celebrates 20 years of partnership. Restructured agendas cover security, nutrition, green energy, digital tech, and strategic industries. Lula hailed India’s leadership in AI, biotech, and space as perfect complements to Brazil’s strengths.
This alliance promises transformative collaboration, reshaping bilateral relations for the 21st century while pressuring the UN for long-overdue changes.