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PM Modi congratulates Lula on re-election in Brazil

PM Modi congratulates Lula on re-election in Brazil

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro by about 4.4 million votes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. File.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (October 26, 2026) congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his presidential re-election win in Brazil.

Mr. Lula, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, secured his fourth presidential term, defeating his opponent Flávio Bolsonaro by nearly 4.4 million votes.

“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 said in a post on X.

Reaffirming the ties with Brazil, PM Modi added, “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.”

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. 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. @LulaOficial

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