India-Brazil Relations Enter New Era with PM Modi's First State Visit in 57 Years
- PM Modi’s first state visit to Brazil in 57 years marks a milestone in India-Brazil diplomatic relations.
- Six key agreements signed to boost cooperation in defence, trade, agriculture, energy, and digital technology.
- Leaders agreed on visa liberalisation to enhance mobility and cultural exchange; Brazil reaffirmed support against terrorism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Brazil has significantly deepened India-Brazil relations, marking a historic milestone as the first state visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the South American nation in 57 years. The visit, hailed as a turning point in bilateral engagement, saw wide-ranging discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, focusing on enhancing cooperation in key strategic sectors.
India’s Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, described the visit as 'highly meaningful', emphasizing that both leaders shared excellent chemistry and delved into subjects that had never been explored before at such depth. “We are now moving forward on these fronts with renewed commitment”, he told IANS.
The meeting between PM Modi and President Lula led to the signing of six crucial agreements aimed at bolstering partnerships in defence, trade, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, and digital technology. The leaders also reaffirmed their nations' shared role as prominent voices of the Global South, committed to fostering sustainable development and mutual growth.
Prime Minister Modi praised President Lula as the 'Chief Architect of the Strategic Partnership between India and Brazil', crediting him for playing a pivotal role in nurturing democratic collaboration between the two countries.
Ambassador Bhatia reinforced the significance of easing visa norms, noting that smoother mobility is essential for boosting trade and investment between the two economies.
On the security front, President Lula expressed strong condemnation of the recent Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, offering condolences and reaffirming Brazil’s support in the global fight against terrorism. The two nations also signed a new agreement on information exchange, aimed at enhancing cooperation in counter-terrorism and transnational crime.
The visit sets a new benchmark in India-Brazil ties, reinforcing their mutual commitment to a multipolar global order and robust South-South cooperation.
