India Brazil Partnership Strengthening Global South’s Voice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silvas joint press conference on February 21, 2026, in New Delhi infused fresh momentum into bilateral strategic ties. Timed with the historic AI Impact Summit, President Lulas visit advanced technological collaboration, while yielding firm commitments in trade, energy, and defense.

Trade Targets and Economic Resilience

Brazil stands as Indias largest trading partner in Latin America, with both leaders committing to elevate bilateral trade beyond 20 billion dollars in the next five years. Expansion of the India Mercosur trade agreement will fortify economic ties, underscored by Brazil’s large business delegation signaling deep trust. The pact on critical minerals and rare earth’s marks a vital step toward resilient supply chains.

Technology and Energy Collaboration

Establishing a Centre of Excellence for Digital Public Infrastructure in Brazil will promote technological inclusivity for the Global South. Priorities include cooperation in AI, supercomputers, semiconductors, and blockchain, positioning technology as a bridge for shared progress. Energy ties span hydrocarbon’s to renewables, ethanol blending, and sustainable aviation fuel, bolstered by Brazil’s role in the Global Biofuel’s Alliance for a greener future.

Defense Agriculture and Health Advances

Defense cooperation continues to grow, exemplifying mutual trust and strategic synergy in a win win framework. Agricultural partnership’s emphasize climate resilient crops, precision farming, and bio fertilizers to enhance food security, including a planned Centre of Excellence in Brazil for oilseeds, pulses, and integrated farming. In health, India will ramp up affordable medicine supplies to Brazil, alongside expanding Ayurveda for holistic care.

Disaster Management and Global Agenda

Brazil’s offer to co chair the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) leverages its expertise for global resilience. On world stages, the democratic duo will amplify Global South priorities, condemning terrorism as humanity’s foe and advocating dialogue, diplomacy, and reforms in global institutions. This partnership promises deeper dimensions in coming years.