In a resounding endorsement of Indo-Brazilian alliance, President Lula da Silva declared immense expectations from India while addressing the media alongside PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi. His words underscored a vision where joint efforts propel both nations to greater heights amid global uncertainties.
Expressing delight at returning to India for the sixth time, Lula affectionately called Modi a dear friend. He framed their meeting not merely as a democratic rendezvous but as a confluence of digital and renewable energy giants, united in promoting peace and multilateral order.
Lula reflected on the transformative Brasilia summit last year, where pacts across five key sectors breathed new life into cooperation. As culturally vibrant giants, India and Brazil must amplify their influence, he urged, especially in reforming institutions like the UN Security Council.
Echoing Modi’s BRICS speech, Lula advocated ditching outdated 20th-century mechanisms for 21st-century solutions. The G4 group’s push for expanded permanent and non-permanent seats remains critical, he said, to ensure Global South representation in tackling worldwide issues.
Condemning the Pulwama terror attack, Lula affirmed Brazil’s consistent stance against such violence, emphasizing that terrorism knows no borders and shouldn’t be exploited geopolitically. Brazil remains steadfast in maintaining South America as a zone of peace.
The agenda yielded three pivotal MoUs on digital collaboration, critical minerals cooperation, and steel-mining supply chains. A bold trade goal of over $20 billion by 2029 signals economic momentum.
Lula’s state visit featured a grand reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, complete with Guard of Honour from President Murmu and PM Modi. In closing, he envisioned a robust partnership that strengthens the Global South, preventing bipolar superpower rivalries from resurfacing.