US EditionNarendra Modi speaks to Brazilain President Lula on strategic partnership
Modi and Lula emphasized deepening cooperation to advance Global South interests amid ongoing US tariff tensions affecting both nations, ahead of Lula's state visit to India.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on X that he spoke with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and will welcome him to India soon, reviewing the partnership's progress.
- Recounting prior encounters, the leaders highlighted advances across trade, technology, defence and agriculture after meetings last year in Brasilia and South Africa, while Lula confirmed a state visit to India for early 2026.
- Against the backdrop of tariff tensions with Washington, Lula said he would push BRICS to tackle levies imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, while an aide said tariffs could rise to 500 per cent on India.
- Two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and take it to even greater heights in the year ahead, an official statement said, underscoring the importance of reformed multilateralism in addressing shared challenges.
- Uncertainty continues over whether and when an India-U.S. trade deal may be concluded, though new U.S. ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said trade negotiations are continuing.
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