PM Narendra Modi congratulated Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his re-election, pledging to deepen bilateral ties and advance shared Global South priorities

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his re-election, saying India and Brazil would work together to strengthen cooperation and advance the shared priorities of the Global South.In a post on X, Modi described Lula as his “dear friend” and said he looked forward to deepening and expanding the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership.“Heartiest congratulations to my dear friend, President Lula, on his remarkable re-election victory. I look forward to working closely with him to further deepen and expand the multifaceted India-Brazil Strategic Partnership,” PM Modi.

“Together, we will continue to strengthen our cooperation across diverse sectors, advance the shared priorities of the Global South and work towards a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable world,” he added.Lula’s re-election victory drew congratulations from leaders across the Americas, with several highlighting the importance of regional cooperation and democratic institutions.Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the Brazilian people had won, while Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel congratulated Lula on what he called a historic victory, citing peace, sovereignty and social justice.Lula, a prominent figure on Latin America’s political left, previously governed Brazil from 2003 to 2010 before returning to power in 2023.