Brazilian President Lula da Silva’s visit to New Delhi underscored a strong commitment by two of the largest democracies in the Global South to strengthen bilateral trade, critical minerals cooperation, and long-term strategic ties beyond symbolic diplomacy
Brazil’s President Lula said Donald Trump “guaranteed” a future trade deal during talks in Kuala Lumpur, expressing confidence that U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods will soon be resolved. Lula also sought to keep Bolsonaro’s conviction separate from negotiations and offered to mediate Venezuela tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, reaffirming their commitment to deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. The conversation covered recent developments in Ukraine, with Modi reiterating India’s consistent call for a peaceful resolution.