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Merz, Lula hail EU-Mercosur deal as antidote to unilateralism

Merz, Lula hail EU-Mercosur deal as antidote to unilateralism

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hailed the EU’s looming trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc on Sunday as he opened a major trade fair in Hanover and welcomed Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as a guest of honour. Merz, Lula hail EU-Mercosur deal as antidote to unilateralism Merz described Brazil the largest of the Mercosur countries as a valuable economic and strategic partner for the European Union in a world riven by conflict. Lula joined Merz in casting the deal as a response to tariffs and other trade protectionism, an indirect criticism of US President Donald Trump. “Faced with unilateralism, Mercosur and the European Union have chosen cooperation,” Lula said at the Hanover international trade fair’s opening event. The Brazilian president later added: “We cannot allow the world to bow to the behaviour of a president who thinks that by e-mail or by Twitter he can tax products, punish countries and wage war.” The EU-Mercosur trade deal is set to take provisional effect on May 1, though the agreement still faces a legal …

President Murmu hosts Brazil’s Lula at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi

President Murmu hosts Brazil’s Lula at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi

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President Droupadi Murmu received Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. She also hosted a banquet in his honour. The President thanked him for his participation and valuable contribution to the AI Impact Summit. She also congratulated him on the successful hosting of the BRICS and COP-30 Summits in Brazil last year, according to the release. The President was happy to note that the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership continues to make steady progress across several sectors, including trade and investment, defence, oil and gas, bio-fuels, agriculture and livestock, healthcare and traditional medicine, space, science and technology, digital cooperation, and cyber security. Underlining that Brazil is India`s largest trade partner in Latin America, the President said that there is immense potential to expand and diversify the bilateral trade. She stated that India is keen to expand the Preferential Trade Agreement with MERCOSUR and is equally committed to deepening bilateral trade engagement with Brazil, the release stated. The President was happy to note that India-Brazil cooperation in agriculture has grown stronger …

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan| India News

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan| India News

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A ceremonial welcome was held on Saturday at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva who is on a state visit to India. President Lula was accorded the Guard of Honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. (REUTERS) The Brazilian President was recieved at the Rashtrapati Bhavan by PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu. ALSO READ | Brazilian President to visit next week for AI summit, bilateral talks On Friday, President Lula inaugurated the first office of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex) in New Delhi. Sharing the details in a post on X he said that this would promote Brazilian products and services abroad and to attract foreign investments to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. “Brazil and India are two of the largest nations of the Global South. We had a trade flow of US$ 15.2 billion in 2025, with plenty of room for growth”, the post added. Brazil’s envoy to India, Kenneth da Nobrega, on Friday appreciated the efforts …

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Delhi next week, will meet PM Modi | India News

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Delhi next week, will meet PM Modi | India News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 13, 2026 02:30 AM IST Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will be in India for ⁠a state visit from February 18 to 22, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. While President Lula will participate in the AI Impact Summit on February 19-20, he is scheduled to have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 21. This will be Lula’s sixth visit to India, last one for the G20 Summit in ⁠September 2023. Announcing the visit on Thursday, the MEA said that both leaders would be reviewing the entire gamut of bilateral relations. “The two leaders would also be exchanging views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in multilateral fora, reformed multilateralism, global governance and issues concerning the Global South,” the MEA statement said. India has already announced the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron for the AI Summit. More than a dozen heads of state and multilateral organisations are expected to attend the summit next week, although formal announcements …

‘I Look Forward To Welcoming Him Soon’: PM Modi Speaks To Brazil’s Lula, Stresses Momentum In Ties | India News

‘I Look Forward To Welcoming Him Soon’: PM Modi Speaks To Brazil’s Lula, Stresses Momentum In Ties | India News

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Last Updated:January 22, 2026, 21:20 IST PM Modi and Brazilian President Lula da Silva reviewed the “strong momentum” in the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership during their conversation today. PM Modi and Brazil President Lula da Silva. (Reuters/File) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Brazil’s President Lula da Silva, and reviewed the the strong momentum in the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership. He also said that he looked forward to welcoming the Brazilian President to India. “Glad to speak with President Lula. We reviewed the strong momentum in the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership, which is poised to scale new heights in the year ahead. Our close cooperation is vital for advancing the shared interests of the Global South. I look forward to welcoming him to India soon,” he said on X. Glad to speak with President Lula. We reviewed the strong momentum in the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership, which is poised to scale new heights in the year ahead. Our close cooperation is vital for advancing the shared interests of the Global South. I look forward to welcoming…— Narendra …

After Russia & China, now Brazil’s Lula wades in on U.S.-Venezuela tensions; ‘will speak to Trump…’

After Russia & China, now Brazil’s Lula wades in on U.S.-Venezuela tensions; ‘will speak to Trump…’

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Published on Dec 19, 2025 11:59 am IST Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underscores Brazil’s diplomatic commitment to regional stability in a statement addressing relations with Venezuela and the United States. Speaking on cooperation with President Nicolás Maduro and U.S. President Donald Trump, Lula stresses the importance of dialogue to avert armed conflict in South America and highlights Brazil’s role as a key mediator in maintaining peace across the region.   News / Videos / After Russia & China, now Brazil’s Lula wades in on U.S.-Venezuela tensions; ‘will speak to Trump…’ Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Brazil’s Lula urges Trump to boost climate funding, slams U.S. denial at COP30

Brazil’s Lula urges Trump to boost climate funding, slams U.S. denial at COP30

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Published on Nov 11, 2025 01:30 pm IST Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva issued a direct challenge at the opening of COP30 in Belem, calling on wealthy Western nations—including the US under Trump—for increased financial support to help the Global South confront the climate crisis. Lula criticized climate change “deniers” and the failure of leading countries to implement meaningful measures against global warming, warning that the world remains dangerously behind pace to limit temperature increases. Watch for details   News / Videos / World News / Brazil’s Lula urges Trump to boost climate funding, slams U.S. denial at COP30 Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Melodi’ is back again, this time in Brazil on sidelines of G20 Summit

‘Melodi’ is back again, this time in Brazil on sidelines of G20 Summit

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Image Source : @NARENDRAMODI/X PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talks with Italian PM Meloni at G20 Summit in Brazil Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday (local time) held a bilateral meeting with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During the meeting, the leaders, who are often dubbed as “Melodi”, discussed enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, and technology while exploring ways to strengthen cultural and people-to-people ties.  “Glad to have met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the Rio de Janeiro G20 Summit. Our talks centred around deepening ties in defence, security, trade and technology. We also talked about how to boost cooperation in culture, education and other such areas. India-Italy friendship can greatly contribute to a better planet,” PM Modi wrote on social media platform after holding meeting. PM Modi posted picture with Meloni after meeting What happened during the last bilateral meeting? When the duo met in Italy on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, both leaders noted with …

Brazil Presidential Palace stormed; Protesters invade govt buildings after poll defeat | Watch

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Published on Jan 09, 2023 02:41 PM IST A sea of pro-Bolsonaro rioters stormed into the seat of power in Brazil’s capital. The supporters of the far-right Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro invaded the Presidential Palace, the floor of the Congress, and the Supreme Court in Brasilia. The forces had to use tear gas shells to disperse the rioters. The ex-president’s supporters are upset over Bolsonaro’s poll defeat last year. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned the rioting and vandalism as “fascist” attacks. Police have regained control of the crucial buildings after hours of clashes. Huge damage has been reported to the presidential palace in the riots. Watch this report for more.   Source link

Brazil’s President Lula visits scene of riots in capital: State media | World News

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited the ransacked presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court on Sunday after supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro invaded the buildings, TV network Globo reported. The veteran leftist was visiting the flood-hit city of Araraquara in the southeastern state of Sao Paulo when the attacks ocurred, but flew back to Brasilia to oversee the response to what he called the “fascist” attack by protesters calling for a military intervention to oust his government. Subscribe to our best newsletters Subscribed to newsletter successfully Thank you for subscribing to our Daily News Capsule newsletter. Source link