Brazilian President Lula da Silva arrived at the ongoing AI Summit 2026 in Delhi. During this, he expressed his views on US President Donald Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and any kind of war other than tariffs. He also described Mahatma Gandhi as the ideal person of life.
Silva said in an interview to India Today that America’s President Trump is 80 years old and he himself is about to turn 80. There is no need for both of us to fight at this age. We should become role models. Silva said that he does not want any kind of war. Neither tariffs nor a war that would cause instability. Apart from this he said that Mahatma Gandhi is the ideal of my life.
Trump is a social media expert, he does it like a TV show: Silva
Apart from this, he said many things about American President Trump. He said that Trump is an expert in social media. He uses it like a TV show. However, he said that he himself is not able to do this kind of politics. Apart from this, it is said that he remains very calm and composed even in personal meetings. Apart from this, he expressed his desire to talk to the US President on many issues including drug trafficking. Also said that he will go to him with a proposal in this regard. The issue of rare earth will also be included in this. Apart from this, while talking about respecting all the leaders of the world, he said that he himself expects respect from other leaders.
Silva wants to strengthen relations with India
The Brazilian President said that he has spoken to PM Modi regarding the relations between the two countries. Relations between the two countries should be strong. Strengthening trade relations with India is also one of his priorities. About 300 businessmen have come to this summit from Brazil.
He said that Brazil needs to do trade of 30 to 40 billion dollars with India. India has a lot to teach us. We want India to know our potential. Soon a Brazilian aircraft company is going to open a plant in India. We cannot depend only on US and China. We have to build our own trade relationships.
He said on social media that social media is not that social. If he wants to talk to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he will not do it through social media. Would rather call. This is a good way to socialize. Apart from this, he said that the right way is to first set up a meeting, meet the foreign ministers, and then the two heads of state should meet. Silva said that he had good relations with former US Presidents including Bush, Obama and Biden. He said that he wants to maintain these relationships. He also reiterated his desire to live together with Trump. He also said that he wants the same freedom for Brazil that Trump wants for himself.
The world wants peace, millions of people do not have electricity: Silva
While talking about war, he said that the world needs peace and tranquility. Millions of people do not have electricity. We are talking about war. Apart from this, he said that the situation with former President Bolsonaro has improved. He will remain in jail for some time. They had a plan to kill me and my Vice President. There is evidence for this also. Apart from this, he did not justify any other country’s interference in Venezuela. Silva has also talked about restoring democracy.
