Modi congratulates Lula on re-election, pledges stronger India-Brazil ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva following his re-election, signaling India's readiness to strengthen ties with Latin America's largest economy.

In his message, Modi underscored India's desire to work closely with the newly re-elected Brazilian leader and expand the scope of the strategic partnership between the two nations. The Prime Minister emphasized that both countries would enhance collaboration across diverse fields while advancing common objectives shared by developing nations in the Global South.

The congratulatory message reflects India's ongoing efforts to deepen engagement with major emerging economies and reinforce partnerships that support the interests of developing nations on the global stage. India and Brazil have maintained robust bilateral relations encompassing trade, investment, defense, and multilateral cooperation through forums such as BRICS and the G20.