What happened:
On January 22, 2026, PM Narendra Modi spoke with Brazilian President Lula da Silva, reaffirming the strength of the India–Brazil Strategic Partnership, stressing cooperation for the Global South, and underlining the need for reformed multilateralism. Modi said he looks forward to welcoming Lula to India.
Why it matters to India:
It strengthens ties with a major Global South partner and supports India’s push for multilateral reform and closer strategic cooperation.