Brazil's Lula and India's Modi reaffirm ties and global peace commitment

The leaders of Brazil and India, Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Narendra Modi, held a substantive phone conversation on Thursday, January 22, 2026, reinforcing their bilateral strategic partnership and aligning on critical global issues, including the pursuit of peace in Gaza. The call set the stage for a significant state visit to New Delhi in the coming month.

A strategic partnership set to grow

Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the "strong momentum" in the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and committed to taking it to "even greater heights in the year ahead". They reviewed significant progress in diverse areas of cooperation, including trade and investment, technology, defense, energy, health, and agriculture. Prime Minister Modi emphasized that their "close cooperation is vital for advancing the shared interests of the Global South", a central theme for both nations within forums like BRICS.

Announcement of a key state visit

A concrete outcome of the discussion was the scheduling of a state visit. President Lula announced he will visit India from February 19 to 21, 2026. The agenda will include high-level talks and business forums aimed at bolstering economic ties between the world's largest democracy and Latin America's largest economy.

Shared stance on global peace and multilateralism

The conversation extended beyond bilateral matters to pressing international concerns. The leaders "exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest". Notably, they jointly reaffirmed their "commitment to the defense of peace in Gaza and around the world," as stated by President Lula. This alignment underscores a shared diplomatic priority. Furthermore, both underscored the importance of "reformed multilateralism" as essential for addressing global challenges.

The foundations of a robust relationship

The strong dialogue is underpinned by substantial and growing economic links. Brazil is India's largest trading partner in Latin America, with significant bilateral trade. Both nations are pivotal members of the BRICS economic group, which advocates for a more multipolar world order. This call and the imminent visit signal a continued deepening of ties between two leading voices of the Global South, with implications for international diplomacy, trade, and collective security. As a nation that also prioritizes a balanced global order and multilateral solutions, Türkiye observes such partnerships as key elements in shaping a more equitable international system.