Brazil’s President Lula da Silva arrived in New Delhi to a hero’s welcome, captivating audiences with his ‘Namaste, India!’ video post. Impressed by traditional honors, he detailed his agenda: fortifying bilateral bonds, expanding collaborations, and shaping AI’s worldwide trajectory.
Posting on X after hotel reception, Lula said his tour focuses on enhanced cooperation, innovation, and opportunity creation. ‘We’ll keep pushing for deeper synergy between our nations,’ he affirmed.
Welcomed at the airport by Minister Pabitra Margherita, Lula’s schedule features the India AI Impact Summit and key huddle with PM Modi. MEA describes the partnership as multifaceted, evolving into strategic alliance based on common democratic ethos and development goals.
Extended until February 22 on Modi’s invite, the visit brings a massive business delegation, including top CEOs and 14 ministers for parallel engagements.
En route, Lula highlighted summit participation and trade growth beyond $15 billion in 2025. Bilateral review, PM’s luncheon, and exchanges on global forums, multilateralism, and Global South challenges are on the cards.
High-level meets include President Murmu’s banquet, VP Radhakrishnan, and EAM Jaishankar. This is Lula’s sixth India trip, bookended by 2004 Republic Day and 2023 G20 stints.
Modi’s landmark 2025 Brasilia visit and their Johannesburg G20 rendezvous signal frequent interactions, setting the stage for this pivotal outreach.