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Brazil’s Lula da Silva in India: AI summit, bilateral talks with PM Modi… What to expect?
Brazil and India aim to boost bilateral trade to $20 billion by 2026 with agreements on critical minerals, health, and civil aviation during Lula's visit, officials said.
- On February 18, 2026, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in New Delhi for a state visit from February 18–22, participating in the India AI Impact Summit on February 19 and 20 and meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 21.
- Trade topped the agenda as Lula seeks to expand commercial ties, with bilateral trade reaching $15.21 billion in 2025, a 25 per cent jump from 2024.
- Accompanying Lula is the largest-ever Brazilian delegation, including about 14 ministers and a business delegation of 260 companies attending the Business Forum.
- The visit is poised to yield sectoral deals including in pharmaceuticals and civil aviation, with a 10-year multiple-entry visa for Indian tourists and technical cooperation in family farming expected.
- India and Brazil aim to raise trade to 20 billion dollars by 2026, supporting Brazil’s effort to lessen reliance on the United States and China while advancing multilateral reforms under India’s BRICS presidency.
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