Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephone conversation with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, during which the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership.
Recalling their meetings last year in Brasilia and on the sidelines of international engagements in South Africa, PM Modi and President Lula expressed satisfaction over the steady progress made in bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors. These include trade and investment, technology, defence, energy, health, agriculture, and people-to-people exchanges, reflecting the growing depth and breadth of ties between the two countries.
The two leaders also exchanged views on key regional and global issues of mutual interest and underscored the importance of reformed multilateralism in effectively addressing shared global challenges. They reiterated the need for stronger cooperation among developing nations to advance the collective interests of the Global South.
PM Modi conveyed that he looks forward to welcoming President Lula to India at an early date to further consolidate bilateral relations.
Sharing details of the conversation on X, PM Modi said, “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. Our close cooperation is vital for advancing the shared interests of the Global South. I look forward to welcoming him to India soon.”
