India’s ‘dear friend’ is back in power in Brazil, and a $30 billion trade opportunity is on the table
- On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, calling the victory "remarkable" and pledging to deepen the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership.
- Lula secured his return to the presidency on Sunday, winning 51.8 per cent of the total vote and defeating opponent Bolsonaro by nearly 4.4 million votes.
- Bilateral trade reached $15.21 billion in 2025, up more than 25% from the prior year, with Lula setting an ambitious target of $30 billion, surpassing Modi's earlier $20 billion goal for 2030.
- Describing India as a "democratic brother of the Global South," Lula emphasized the shared goal of giving large developing economies a stronger voice in international institutions, particularly the UN Security Council.
- Personal warmth between the leaders has included cultural exchanges, such as Brazilian hosts playing the folk composition "Asa Branca" at official events, underpinning both economic and diplomatic interests.
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The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) for re-election in a message published in Telegram on Monday morning (26). In the text, the Russian leader stated that the election result reaffirms the recognition of the Brazilians for the qualities of leadership of the petist and support for the policies of socioeconomic development and defense of national sovereignty. Lula won Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) …
The Russian president celebrates the victory of the leader of the Workers' Party with 51.79 percent of the votes and highlights his contribution to the BRICS.
Russian leader congratulated "friend" Lula da Silva, wishing that both countries continue to "work in close collaboration". He also left early birthday congratulations to the Brazilian leader.
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Times of IndiaIndia’s ‘dear friend’ is back in power in Brazil, and a $30 billion trade opportunity is on the table
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his re-election, pledging to deepen the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership. Bilateral trade rose 25% to $15.21 billion in 2025, with Lula setting a target of $30 billion.
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Dnoticias"Congratulate Lula da Silva on his victory in the Brazilian presidential elections. Brother countries, united by history, by a language that draws us so close and affirms internationally and by deep human ties that strengthen daily, Portugal and Brazil, important economic partners, are also united in responding to international challenges through the path of peace and dialogue," says Luís Montenegro, in a publication on social network X.
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