PM Modi Congratulates Lula on Presidential Election Victory, Reaffirms India-Brazil Strategic Partnership
New Delhi, October 26, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva following his victory in Brazil’s presidential election, expressing confidence in further strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Brazil.
In his congratulatory message, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the importance of continued cooperation between the two nations across multiple sectors. He also underscored their shared commitment to advancing the interests of the Global South and promoting a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable international order.
Taking to the social media platform X, Modi described Lula as a close friend and welcomed his electoral victory. He expressed his desire to work closely with the Brazilian leader to deepen and expand the multifaceted India-Brazil Strategic Partnership.
The Prime Minister emphasised that both countries would continue to strengthen bilateral cooperation, pursue common development priorities and work together on issues of mutual interest at the global level.
India and Brazil maintain a broad-based partnership encompassing areas such as trade, investment, technology, energy, agriculture, healthcare, defence and international cooperation. As two influential voices among developing nations, both countries also share an interest in ensuring that the priorities of the Global South receive greater attention in international decision-making.
Modi’s message signals India’s continued commitment to working with Brazil on shared strategic objectives and strengthening collaboration in pursuit of global economic progress, sustainable development and multilateral cooperation.
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Government of India.
Reported by: Suman Munshi, IBG NEWS
