Modi extends congratulations to Lula following Brazil election victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended formal congratulations to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva following the Brazilian leader's victory in the presidential election. Lula won his fourth term after defeating Flávio Bolsonaro by a substantial margin of around 4.4 million votes, marking a significant political outcome in the South American nation.

The congratulatory message from Modi reflects India's commitment to maintaining strong bilateral ties with Brazil, a key partner in regional and global affairs. India and Brazil share extensive cooperation across multiple sectors including trade, defence, culture, and multilateral forums.

Lula's return to the presidency comes after his previous three terms and represents a significant political development in Brazil. The election outcome underscores continued political engagement within Brazil's democratic framework.

The exchange of congratulations between Modi and Lula is expected to reinforce the strategic partnership between India and Brazil, two major economies in their respective regions with shared interests in regional stability and global governance.