Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed key agreements in areas including rare earth minerals, digital partnership and mining cooperation on Saturday and aimed to raise bilateral trade to $20 billion within five years. The two countries sought to deepen their strategic and economic ties. Addressing a joint press conference after delegation-level talks in New Delhi, PM Modi said, “I am delighted to welcome President Lula and his delegation to India. India-Brazil relations have long benefited from President Lula’s vision and inspiring leadership.”&nbsp;&nbsp;“We are committed to taking bilateral trade beyond $20 billion in the next five years. Our trade is not just a figure; it’s a reflection of trust.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-held-protest-like-nepal-gen-z-delhi-police-tells-court-on-youth-congress-shirtless-stir-at-ai-summit-1771670760953">‘Held Nepal Gen Z-like protest’: Delhi Police tells court on Youth Congress shirtless stir at AI Summit</a>&nbsp;He added that the expansion of the India–MERCOSUR trade agreement would further boost economic cooperation, as Brazil is India’s largest trading partner in Latin America.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>India, Brazil sign three agreements</h2>&nbsp;India and Brazil signed three agreements covering digital cooperation, critical minerals and mining supply chains.PM Modi described the critical minerals agreement as significant amid global supply chain concerns. “The agreement is a major step towards building resilient supply chains,” he said. The two sides also agreed to expand cooperation in emerging technology sectors.“I am pleased that we are working on establishing a Centre of Excellence for Digital Public Infrastructure in Brazil. We are also prioritising our cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence, supercomputers, semiconductors, and blockchain,” PM Modi said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-don-t-be-a-panican-trust-trump-republicans-aides-rally-behind-president-1771613397421">‘Don’t be a Panican! Trust Trump’: Republicans, aides rally behind president</a>&nbsp;Energy cooperation emerged as a key pillar of the talks, with both sides agreeing to accelerate collaboration in renewable energy and sustainable fuels.&nbsp;“Energy cooperation has been a strong pillar of our relationship. In addition to hydrocarbons, we are also accelerating cooperation in several areas, including renewable energy, ethanol blending, and sustainable aviation fuel,” PM said. &nbsp;He also hailed Brazil’s participation in global climate initiatives like Global Biofuel Alliance.&nbsp;<h2>‘A meeting of digital superpower with renewable energy superpower,’ says Lula&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;President Lula described the meeting as a partnership between two major global powers of the Global South and highlighted the strategic importance of India-Brazil relations. “My dear friend Modi, it is a reason of happiness for me to return to this country for the sixth time. The meeting between India and Brazil is a meeting of superlatives. We are not just the two biggest democracies of the Global South. This is a meeting of a digital superpower with a renewable energy superpower,” Lula said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-victory-for-americans-and-us-economy-democrats-rejoice-over-scotus-ruling-against-trump-s-tariffs-1771608358859">‘Victory for Americans and US economy’: Democrats rejoice over SCOTUS ruling against Trump’s tariffs</a>&nbsp;He said both countries share common positions on global governance and multilateral cooperation. “A turbulent global scenario requires our countries to strengthen and deepen our strategic dialogue. India and Brazil are crucial voices at the UN, the WTO and G20,” he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the expansion of the India–MERCOSUR trade agreement would further boost economic cooperation, as Brazil is India’s largest trading partner in Latin America. He added that the two nations aim to take bilateral trade beyond $20 billion in next five years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed key agreements in areas including rare earth minerals, digital partnership and mining cooperation on Saturday and aimed to raise bilateral trade to $20 billion within five years. The two countries sought to deepen their strategic and economic ties. Addressing a joint press conference after delegation-level talks in New Delhi, PM Modi said, “I am delighted to welcome President Lula and his delegation to India. India-Brazil relations have long benefited from President Lula’s vision and inspiring leadership.” “We are committed to taking bilateral trade beyond $20 billion in the next five years. Our trade is not just a figure; it’s a reflection of trust.” Also Read: ‘Held Nepal Gen Z-like protest’: Delhi Police tells court on Youth Congress shirtless stir at AI Summit He added that the expansion of the India–MERCOSUR trade agreement would further boost economic cooperation, as Brazil is India’s largest trading partner in Latin America. India, Brazil sign three agreements India and Brazil signed three agreements covering digital cooperation, critical minerals and mining supply chains. PM Modi described the critical minerals agreement as significant amid global supply chain concerns. “The agreement is a major step towards building resilient supply chains,” he said. The two sides also agreed to expand cooperation in emerging technology sectors. “I am pleased that we are working on establishing a Centre of Excellence for Digital Public Infrastructure in Brazil. We are also prioritising our cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence, supercomputers, semiconductors, and blockchain,” PM Modi said. Also Read: ‘Don’t be a Panican! Trust Trump’: Republicans, aides rally behind president Energy cooperation emerged as a key pillar of the talks, with both sides agreeing to accelerate collaboration in renewable energy and sustainable fuels. “Energy cooperation has been a strong pillar of our relationship. In addition to hydrocarbons, we are also accelerating cooperation in several areas, including renewable energy, ethanol blending, and sustainable aviation fuel,” PM said. He also hailed Brazil’s participation in global climate initiatives like Global Biofuel Alliance. ‘A meeting of digital superpower with renewable energy superpower,’ says Lula President Lula described the meeting as a partnership between two major global powers of the Global South and highlighted the strategic importance of India-Brazil relations. “My dear friend Modi, it is a reason of happiness for me to return to this country for the sixth time. The meeting between India and Brazil is a meeting of superlatives. We are not just the two biggest democracies of the Global South. This is a meeting of a digital superpower with a renewable energy superpower,” Lula said. Also Read: ‘Victory for Americans and US economy’: Democrats rejoice over SCOTUS ruling against Trump’s tariffs He said both countries share common positions on global governance and multilateral cooperation. “A turbulent global scenario requires our countries to strengthen and deepen our strategic dialogue. India and Brazil are crucial voices at the UN, the WTO and G20,” he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the expansion of the India–MERCOSUR trade agreement would further boost economic cooperation, as Brazil is India’s largest trading partner in Latin America. He added that the two nations aim to take bilateral trade beyond $20 billion in next five years.

Modi and Lula sign rare earths deal, set target of over $20 billion bilateral trade in 5 years

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took potshots at the United States in his address at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday in a stern rebuke, and, without taking the name of President Donald Trump, slammed the US foreign policy saying the recent ‘unilateral attacks’ against his country’s institutions and economy were unacceptable. Lula’s remarks echoed his recent criticism of Trump for imposing tariffs, visa restrictions and financial sanctions over the trial and conviction of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro—a Trump ally—for plotting a coup after he lost the 2022 election.&nbsp;“Attacks on sovereignty, arbitrary sanctions and unilateral interventions are becoming the rule,” Lula said in a scathing attack, without naming Trump. “There is no justification for the unilateral and arbitrary measures against our institutions and our economy.”&nbsp;“The aggression against the independence of the judiciary, branch of power is unacceptable. This interference in domestic affairs is aided by a subservient far right who is nostalgic of past hegemonies,” said Lula, who was the first head of state to speak at the General Assembly on Tuesday.&nbsp;<h2>Washington imposes sanctions on wife of judge who presided over Bolsonaro trial</h2>&nbsp;On Monday, Washington imposed sanctions on the wife of the judge who presided over the Supreme Court trial of Bolsonaro, which Trump called a “witch hunt”, and revoked the visas of six high-ranking Brazilian officials.&nbsp;Earlier, the Trump administration had sanctioned Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes under the Magnitsky Act and slapped a 50% tariff on US imports of many Brazilian goods.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-likely-to-hit-entire-international-criminal-court-with-sanctions-this-week-report-1758569925784">US likely to hit entire International Criminal Court with sanctions this week: Report</a>&nbsp;Lula strongly defended the investigation and due process resulting in the conviction of Bolsonaro, who was sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempting the coup to stay in power.&nbsp;Lula defended the Bolsonaro prosecution in his speech, calling the process “meticulous” and noting that the former president was able to defend himself in court.“He had full rights to defence,” Lula said. “Before the eyes of the world, Brazil sent a message to all aspiring autocrats and their supporters: our democracy and our sovereignty are non-negotiable.”&nbsp;<h2>‘We had excellent chemistry’: Trump says he met Lula briefly, will talk again</h2>&nbsp;Trump said in his address that he spoke briefly with Lula and the two agreed to meet next week amid a rift between the two countries.Trump imposed a whopping 50% tariff on Brazil that went into effect August 1.&nbsp;“Brazil now faces major tariffs in response to its unprecedented efforts to interfere in the rights and freedoms of our American citizens and others, with censorship, repression, weaponization, judicial corruption and targeting of political critics in the United States,” Trump said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/icc-charges-former-philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte-with-crimes-against-humanity-1758630939523">ICC charges former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity</a>&nbsp;“I have a little problem saying this, because I must tell you, I was walking in, the leader of Brazil was walking out. We saw him, and I saw him, he saw me, and we embraced,” Trump said.“We actually agreed that we would meet next week. We didn’t have much time to talk, like about 20 seconds.”Trump said that Lula “seemed like a very nice man. “He liked me. I liked him, but I only do business with people I like.”“But we had, at least for about 39 seconds, we had excellent chemistry. It’s a good sign.”

During his address at the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump said he had shared a brief embrace with the Brazilian leader, and insisted that6 he had no hard feelings toward Lula and said the two leaders would talk.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took potshots at the United States in his address at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday in a stern rebuke, and, without taking the name of President Donald Trump, slammed the US foreign policy saying the recent ‘unilateral attacks’ against his country’s institutions and economy were unacceptable. Lula’s remarks echoed his recent criticism of Trump for imposing tariffs, visa restrictions and financial sanctions over the trial and conviction of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro—a Trump ally—for plotting a coup after he lost the 2022 election. “Attacks on sovereignty, arbitrary sanctions and unilateral interventions are becoming the rule,” Lula said in a scathing attack, without naming Trump. “There is no justification for the unilateral and arbitrary measures against our institutions and our economy.” “The aggression against the independence of the judiciary, branch of power is unacceptable. This interference in domestic affairs is aided by a subservient far right who is nostalgic of past hegemonies,” said Lula, who was the first head of state to speak at the General Assembly on Tuesday. Washington imposes sanctions on wife of judge who presided over Bolsonaro trial On Monday, Washington imposed sanctions on the wife of the judge who presided over the Supreme Court trial of Bolsonaro, which Trump called a “witch hunt”, and revoked the visas of six high-ranking Brazilian officials. Earlier, the Trump administration had sanctioned Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes under the Magnitsky Act and slapped a 50% tariff on US imports of many Brazilian goods. Also Read: US likely to hit entire International Criminal Court with sanctions this week: Report Lula strongly defended the investigation and due process resulting in the conviction of Bolsonaro, who was sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempting the coup to stay in power. Lula defended the Bolsonaro prosecution in his speech, calling the process “meticulous” and noting that the former president was able to defend himself in court. “He had full rights to defence,” Lula said. “Before the eyes of the world, Brazil sent a message to all aspiring autocrats and their supporters: our democracy and our sovereignty are non-negotiable.” ‘We had excellent chemistry’: Trump says he met Lula briefly, will talk again Trump said in his address that he spoke briefly with Lula and the two agreed to meet next week amid a rift between the two countries. Trump imposed a whopping 50% tariff on Brazil that went into effect August 1. “Brazil now faces major tariffs in response to its unprecedented efforts to interfere in the rights and freedoms of our American citizens and others, with censorship, repression, weaponization, judicial corruption and targeting of political critics in the United States,” Trump said. Also Read: ICC charges former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity “I have a little problem saying this, because I must tell you, I was walking in, the leader of Brazil was walking out. We saw him, and I saw him, he saw me, and we embraced,” Trump said. “We actually agreed that we would meet next week. We didn’t have much time to talk, like about 20 seconds.” Trump said that Lula “seemed like a very nice man. “He liked me. I liked him, but I only do business with people I like.” “But we had, at least for about 39 seconds, we had excellent chemistry. It’s a good sign.”

During his address at the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump said he had shared a brief embrace with the Brazilian leader, and insisted that6 he had no hard feelings toward Lula and said the two leaders would talk.

‘Attacks on Brazil’s institutions unacceptable’: Lula takes potshots at US, Trump in UNGA address

Days after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva turned down Donald Trump's offer to talk on tariffs and said that he would speak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi instead, the Brazilian President dialed his Indian counterpart and discussed bilateral and global issues.&nbsp;"Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from the President of Brazil, His Excellency, Mr. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva," PIB said in a statement.&nbsp;During the call, PM Modi recalled his visit to Brazil last month, during which the two leaders had agreed on a framework to strengthen cooperation in trade, technology, energy, defense, agriculture, health, and people-to-people ties.&nbsp;The two leaders reiterated their commitment to take the strategic partnership between the two nations to new heights.&nbsp;"The two leaders exchanged views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch," the statement added.&nbsp;"Had a good conversation with President Lula. Thanked him for making my visit to Brazil memorable and meaningful. We are committed to deepening our Strategic Partnership, including in trade, energy, tech, defence, health, and more. A strong, people-centric partnership between Global South nations benefits everyone," PM Modi later wrote in a post on X.&nbsp;On Tuesday, Silva turned down Donald Trump's offer to call him anytime to discuss tariffs, saying he would call Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders instead.Trade tensions between Brazil and the US escalated after Donald Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on the South American nation, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.&nbsp;Donald Trump had imposed the tariff, accusing Lula's government of conducting a "witch hunt" against Bolsonaro.&nbsp;Addressing an event, Lula said Brazil would resort to all possible measures, including moving the WTO, to defend the nation's interests.&nbsp;He said instead of talking to Trump, he can call China's Xi Jinping and India's Narendra Modi. "I won't call Putin, because he can't travel now. But I will call many Presidents," he added.&nbsp;India, Russia, China, and Brazil are part of the economic coalition BRICS. The Donald Trump administration claims BRICS had been trying to weaken the supremacy of the US dollar in global trade.

Days after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva turned down Donald Trump's offer to talk on tariffs and said that he would speak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Brazilian President dialed his Indian counterpart and discussed bilateral and global issues.

Days after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva turned down Donald Trump's offer to talk on tariffs and said that he would speak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi instead, the Brazilian President dialed his Indian counterpart and discussed bilateral and global issues. "Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from the President of Brazil, His Excellency, Mr. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva," PIB said in a statement. During the call, PM Modi recalled his visit to Brazil last month, during which the two leaders had agreed on a framework to strengthen cooperation in trade, technology, energy, defense, agriculture, health, and people-to-people ties. The two leaders reiterated their commitment to take the strategic partnership between the two nations to new heights. "The two leaders exchanged views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch," the statement added. "Had a good conversation with President Lula. Thanked him for making my visit to Brazil memorable and meaningful. We are committed to deepening our Strategic Partnership, including in trade, energy, tech, defence, health, and more. A strong, people-centric partnership between Global South nations benefits everyone," PM Modi later wrote in a post on X. On Tuesday, Silva turned down Donald Trump's offer to call him anytime to discuss tariffs, saying he would call Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders instead. Trade tensions between Brazil and the US escalated after Donald Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on the South American nation, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Donald Trump had imposed the tariff, accusing Lula's government of conducting a "witch hunt" against Bolsonaro. Addressing an event, Lula said Brazil would resort to all possible measures, including moving the WTO, to defend the nation's interests. He said instead of talking to Trump, he can call China's Xi Jinping and India's Narendra Modi. "I won't call Putin, because he can't travel now. But I will call many Presidents," he added. India, Russia, China, and Brazil are part of the economic coalition BRICS. The Donald Trump administration claims BRICS had been trying to weaken the supremacy of the US dollar in global trade.

Earlier this week, Lula turned down Donald Trump's offer to call him over tariffs, saying he would talk to other world leaders instead.

Days after rebuke to Donald Trump, Brazil's Lula dials PM Modi

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has ruled out direct talks with US President Donald Trump for now, saying any conversation would turn into a “humiliation” unless Trump signals he is ready to negotiate. “The day my intuition says Trump is ready to talk, I won’t hesitate to call him. But today my intuition says he doesn’t want to talk. And I’m not going to humiliate myself,” Lula told Reuters from his residence in Brasília.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-50-000-bonuses-loan-forgiveness-us-drops-age-cap-for-ice-hires-in-biggest-recruitment-drive-in-history-teens-to-join-trump-s-deportation-push-1754510586117">'$50,000 bonuses, loan forgiveness': US drops age cap for ICE hires in biggest recruitment drive in history - Teens to join Trump's deportation push?</a><h2>Tariffs rise but no retaliation yet</h2>On Wednesday, US tariffs on Brazilian goods doubled to 50%, one of the highest rates imposed by Trump. Lula said his government would not announce reciprocal tariffs, but cabinet‑level talks would continue. Despite the blow to exports, he believes Brazil’s economy is strong enough to withstand the pressure, giving him more space to stand firm than other Western leaders.<h2>Bolsonaro row deepens US‑Brazil tensions</h2>Lula said relations with Washington were at their worst in 200 years after Trump linked the tariffs to his demand for an end to the prosecution of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro is on trial for allegedly plotting to overturn the 2022 election. “The Supreme Court does not care what Trump says and it should not,” Lula said, adding that Bolsonaro should face another trial for provoking Trump’s intervention, calling him a “traitor to the homeland.”<h2>‘Unacceptable’ US interference</h2>Recalling US involvement in Brazil’s 1964 coup, Lula said: “We had already pardoned the US intervention… But this now is not a small intervention. It’s the president of the United States thinking he can dictate rules for a sovereign country like Brazil. It’s unacceptable.”<h2>BRICS coordination and domestic measures</h2>Lula revealed his ministers have struggled to secure talks with their US counterparts, so Brazil will focus on domestic steps to cushion the impact while maintaining “fiscal responsibility.” He plans to call BRICS leaders, starting with India and China, to explore a joint response to US tariffs. He also announced plans for a new national policy on strategic minerals, framing it as an issue of “national sovereignty” to move away from a history of low‑value mining exports.

US tariffs on Brazilian goods doubled to 50%, one of the highest rates imposed by Trump. Lula said his government would not announce reciprocal tariffs, but cabinet‑level talks would continue.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has ruled out direct talks with US President Donald Trump for now, saying any conversation would turn into a “humiliation” unless Trump signals he is ready to negotiate. “The day my intuition says Trump is ready to talk, I won’t hesitate to call him. But today my intuition says he doesn’t want to talk. And I’m not going to humiliate myself,” Lula told Reuters from his residence in Brasília. Also read: '$50,000 bonuses, loan forgiveness': US drops age cap for ICE hires in biggest recruitment drive in history - Teens to join Trump's deportation push? Tariffs rise but no retaliation yet On Wednesday, US tariffs on Brazilian goods doubled to 50%, one of the highest rates imposed by Trump. Lula said his government would not announce reciprocal tariffs, but cabinet‑level talks would continue. Despite the blow to exports, he believes Brazil’s economy is strong enough to withstand the pressure, giving him more space to stand firm than other Western leaders. Bolsonaro row deepens US‑Brazil tensions Lula said relations with Washington were at their worst in 200 years after Trump linked the tariffs to his demand for an end to the prosecution of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro is on trial for allegedly plotting to overturn the 2022 election. “The Supreme Court does not care what Trump says and it should not,” Lula said, adding that Bolsonaro should face another trial for provoking Trump’s intervention, calling him a “traitor to the homeland.” ‘Unacceptable’ US interference Recalling US involvement in Brazil’s 1964 coup, Lula said: “We had already pardoned the US intervention… But this now is not a small intervention. It’s the president of the United States thinking he can dictate rules for a sovereign country like Brazil. It’s unacceptable.” BRICS coordination and domestic measures Lula revealed his ministers have struggled to secure talks with their US counterparts, so Brazil will focus on domestic steps to cushion the impact while maintaining “fiscal responsibility.” He plans to call BRICS leaders, starting with India and China, to explore a joint response to US tariffs. He also announced plans for a new national policy on strategic minerals, framing it as an issue of “national sovereignty” to move away from a history of low‑value mining exports.

US tariffs on Brazilian goods doubled to 50%, one of the highest rates imposed by Trump. Lula said his government would not announce reciprocal tariffs, but cabinet‑level talks would continue.

'He doesn’t want to talk': Lula says he won’t ‘humiliate’ himself with Trump talks after US slaps 50% tariff on Brazilian goods

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Modi and Lula sign rare earths deal, set target of over $20 billion bilateral trade in 5 years

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