PM Modi, Brazilian President Lula discuss ties, shared interest of Global South | India News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with his Brazilian counterpart Lula da Silva on Thursday, where the two leaders exchanged views on bilateral relations and emerging situations in the world. Sharing a post about X, Prime Minister Modi said that he plans to host the second one in India very soon.
“I was pleased to speak with President Lula. We reviewed the strong momentum in the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership, which is poised to scale new heights next year. Our close cooperation is vital to advance the common interests of the Global South. I look forward to welcoming him to India soon,” Prime Minister Modi said.
I am happy to talk with President Lula. We reviewed the strong momentum in the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership, which is poised to reach new heights next year. Our close cooperation is vital to advancing the common interests of the Global South. Looking forward to welcoming… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 22, 2026
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Recalling their meetings in Brazil and South Africa last year, the two leaders welcomed the significant progress made in various areas of bilateral cooperation, including trade and investment, technology, defence, energy, health, agriculture and people-to-people relations.
The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. They also underlined the importance of reforming multilateralism in solving common challenges.
The call also comes at a time when the Gaza Peace Board, led by US President Donald Trump, is taking shape with many countries signing the agreement to become board members. Trump has invited dozens of countries to join the board, including Russia, India and Brazil, which are part of the BRICS group that the US President opposes.
India, Russia and Brazil have not yet officially accepted the invitation and joined the Gaza Peace Council. Just yesterday, Lula criticized Trump for trying to “rule the world” via social media.
“Have you noticed that Trump wants to rule the world via Twitter?” Lula said at a public event in Rio Grande, a municipality in Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, Xinhua news agency reported.
“He says something different every day. This is not possible. So, do you think it is possible to treat people with respect without looking at their faces? Thinking of them as objects instead of people?” he added.
