Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday greeted President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva with ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. This crucial meeting is a stepping stone toward fostering bilateral ties to boost cooperation on critical minerals, trade, and defense, including the E175 aircraft assembly deal.
Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to India, was accorded the Guard of Honor at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Brazilian President also met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Later, PM Modi met Brazilian President at Hyderabad House to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths. He arrived on Wednesday with large delegation of top CEOs of Brazilian companies to participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam from 16 February to 20 February.
