Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and asserted that close cooperation was vital for advancing shared interests of the Global South.
The prime minister also said he was looking forward to welcoming the Brazilian president to India soon.
Lula's call with PM Modi
PM Modi received a call from his Brazilian counterpart, during which the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the India–Brazil Strategic Partnership, as per an official statement.
"Glad to speak with President Lula. We reviewed the strong momentum in the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership, which is poised to scale new heights in the year ahead," Modi said in a post on X.
"Our close cooperation is vital for advancing the shared interests of the Global South. I look forward to welcoming him to India soon," he added.
The Ministry of External Affairs is yet to announce the schedule of the Brazilian president's visit.
Lula confirmed last August that a state visit to India would take place in early 2026.
What did Lula and PM Modi discuss?
– During the call, Lula and PM Modi recalled their meetings last year in Brasília and South Africa.
– The two leaders also noted significant progress achieved across wide areas of bilateral cooperation, including trade and investment, technology, defence, energy, health, agriculture, and people-to-people ties.
– PM Modi and his Brazilian counterpart also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. They also underscored the importance of reformed multilateralism in addressing shared challenges, as per an official statement.
Earlier, Lula had said he would initiate a conversation among the BRICS group of countries on tackling levies imposed by US President Donald Trump, mentioned a report by Reuters.
