G20 Summit: PM Modi Meets Brazil’s President Lula, Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a significant bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, reiterating India’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Brazil in critical sectors. The meeting showcased the growing partnership between the two nations and their shared focus on addressing global challenges.

Collaboration Across Key Sectors

During their discussion, PM Modi and President Lula reviewed the full spectrum of India-Brazil relations, emphasizing collaboration in energy, biofuels, defence, agriculture, healthcare, renewable energy, and digital technology.

Speaking about the outcomes of the meeting, PM Modi said:

"We took stock of the full range of bilateral ties between our nations and reaffirmed our commitment to improving cooperation in sectors like energy, biofuels, defence, agriculture, and more."

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted India's robust support for Brazil’s ‘Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty’ initiative.

"PM assured India’s full support to Brazil’s initiative of ‘Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty.’ Discussions focused on exploring opportunities for greater cooperation in renewable energy, biofuels, defence, agriculture, healthcare, and digital technology," Jaiswal noted.

Modi Applauds Brazil’s G20 Leadership

Prime Minister Modi congratulated President Lula on successfully hosting the G20 Summit and praised Brazil’s leadership on key global issues. He assured India’s cooperation in advancing initiatives that tackle global food insecurity and poverty, while also addressing pressing concerns such as climate change and sustainable development.

Lula Calls for Bold Climate Action

President Lula also used the G20 platform to highlight the urgent need for global climate action ahead of the COP29 climate talks in Brazil next year. He stressed that progress at COP28 in Azerbaijan must be decisive to prevent deferring critical decisions on combating climate change.

"We cannot leave the task of Baku (Azerbaijan’s capital) until Belem," Lula emphasized, referencing the Amazonian city set to host next year’s UN climate summit.

Modi’s Upcoming Visit to Guyana

Following the G20 Summit, PM Modi will embark on a historic visit to Guyana at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Guyana in over 50 years, reflecting India’s strategic focus on strengthening ties with the Global South.

Strengthening India-Brazil Relations

The bilateral talks between PM Modi and President Lula underline the strong and evolving partnership between India and Brazil. With shared priorities in sustainability, innovation, and global development, both nations reaffirmed their commitment to working together on global challenges.

As India and Brazil deepen their cooperation, the partnership is poised to contribute significantly to international efforts in tackling hunger, poverty, and climate change, while promoting economic growth and technological innovation.

Stay tuned for more updates on the G20 Summit and global diplomatic engagements.