PM Modi congratulates Lula on re-election in Brazil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election as President of Brazil. Lula secured a fourth term by defeating opponent Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely watched election.
Why it matters
The re-election of a major global leader and the strengthening of India-Brazil diplomatic ties have significant implications for international trade and geopolitical alliances.
PM Modi congratulates Lula on re-election in Brazil left Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. File. Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Shiv Kumar Pushpakar https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qtf2t6/article71625753.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/27_Narendra_Modi_21_02_Delhi.jpg SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR NEW DELHI, 21/02/2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hand with President of the Federative Republic of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L), at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Photo: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR / The Hindu Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro by about 4.4 million votes Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (October 26, 2026) congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his presidential re-election win in Brazil.
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