‘Global issues of mutual interest’: Amid Donald Trump’s tariff pressure, Lula calls PM Modi – here’s what they discussed | India News
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke on phone on Thursday amid ongoing tariff tensions from the US. The two leaders exchanged views on various “regional and global issues of mutual interest.““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 said in a post on X.According to an official statement, PM Modi “recalled his visit to Brazil last month during which the two leaders agreed on a framework to strengthen cooperation in trade, technology, energy, defence, agriculture, health and people-to-people ties.”“Building on these discussions, they reiterated their commitment to take India-Brazil Strategic Partnership to new heights. The two leaders exchanged views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest,” it said.
