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India’s ‘dear friend’ is back in power in Brazil, and a $30 billion trade opportunity is on the table
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, pledging to deepen the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership. Bilateral trade rose 25% to $15.21 billion in 2025, with Lula setting a target of $30 billion.
‘We will continue to strengthen our cooperation’: PM Modi congratulates Brazilian President Lula on re-election
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election in Brazil. Modi expressed his eagerness to enhance the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and broaden collaboration across various sectors. The two leaders discussed their commitment to addressing shared priorities within the Global South. Modi emphasized their goal of creating a more inclusive and sustainable world together.
India 'very successful' emerging economy; right place to host AI summit: UN chief Guterres
In an exclusive interview with PTI at the UN Headquarters ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, Guterres underscored that Artificial Intelligence should benefit the entire world and not just be a privilege reserved for developed nations or two superpowers.
World leaders pledge to work with Donald Trump after election triumph
World leaders raced to congratulate Donald Trump on Wednesday as he triumphed in a stunning US election victory over Kamala Harris. - 'heartiest congratulations' - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed a "historic election victory" for "my friend" Trump.
Year Ender 2023: G20 stands out as India's diplomatic achievement of year
Through its G20 presidency, India was able to get the most influential, powerful, and consequential countries of the world to gather around the table and discuss, agree on some of the most pressing issues concerning the world today.
G20 Declaration testament to diplomatic skills, dexterity of PM Modi, his team: UNGA President Dennis Francis
The President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his team for their diplomatic skills in issuing a solid joint statement of partnership at the G20 Leaders' Summit in India. Francis emphasized the need for solidarity, cooperation, and a conciliatory approach to global challenges. He also highlighted India's role as a key player in the UN system and its contributions to peacekeeping, development issues, and vaccine distribution.
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India held exceptionally organised G20 Summit, lot of responsibility for Brazil as host next year...: Lula da Silva
Lula da Silva also mentioned that Brazil will focus on energy transition and the reform of multilateral institutions, such as the World Bank and the United Nations Security Council. He expressed his hope for the participation of Russian President Vladamir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in the next G20 Summit in Brazil.
Brazil President Lula applauds 'RRR' for its political commentary, dance sequences; SS Rajamouli responds with gratitude
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli expressed his delight after Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva praised his film "RRR" for its political undertones and dance sequences.
G20: World leaders hail PM Narendra Modi for 'decisive leadership', championing voice of Global South
"Under India's leadership, we have demonstrated that we can come together, at a time when it really matters. When you walk around in 'Bharat Mandapam' and see the displays, we can see what PM Modi, the digital initiative and technology can do --delivering service to people in remote corners of our nations," a source quoted British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as saying at one of the meetings.
Congratulate you for doing it in a budget less than that of 'Interstellar': IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to Modi on Chandrayaan-3 success
During various sessions and meetings of the G20, many world leaders showered praise on India for its lunar mission and also lauded the successful launch of Aditya L1, India's first space-based mission to study the Sun. While the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak congratulated India and the entire world for Chandrayaan-3, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed the country for the feat and recalled that he had watched a telecast of the lunar landing while taking a break during the BRICS meeting, sources said.
India is Turkey's greatest trade partner in South Asia: Turkish President Erdogan
"India is our greatest trade partner in South Asia. And we have great potential to enjoy primarily in the field of economy and many others..." the Turkish President said at a press conference on Sunday. The Turkish President then thanked India for "a gracious and very successful term of presidency". He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the hospitality shown to him, his wife and the entire Turkish delegation.
Brazil's President Lula loves 'RRR', Rajamouli reacts
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva praised the Indian film 'RRR' at the G20 Summit in New Delhi. He described the film as a three-hour feature with funny scenes, beautiful dance scenes, and a deep critique of British control over India. Director SS Rajamouli expressed his excitement after hearing the president's comments and thanked him for his kind words. 'RRR' has been a box office success, collecting over 1,200 crore worldwide.
Propose to hold a virtual session in Nov to review subjects of G20 summit: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed holding a virtual session in November to review the subjects discussed during the G20 Summit held in New Delhi. India officially handed over the G20 presidency to Brazil, and Modi congratulated Brazil's President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Lula listed social inclusion, the fight against hunger, energy transition, and sustainable development as G20 priorities.
India hands over G20 presidency to Brazil for 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has handed over the G20 presidency to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The G20 Summit 2024 will be organized by Brazil. Lula da Silva praised Modi for his leadership and highlighted social inclusion, fighting hunger, energy transition, and sustainable development as priorities for the next session.
G20 declaration consensus marks historic milestone: Rajnath Singh
The defence minister said the G20 Declaration, encompassing a consensus statement on the Ukraine war and other actionable tasks, demonstrates India's remarkable ability to bring the nations closer and transcend their differences for a common objective.
PM Modi holds series of bilateral meetings with several world leaders on sidelines of BRICS Summit
"Held fruitful talks with PM @AbiyAhmedAli. Congratulated him on Ethiopia joining BRICS. We discussed ways to boost ties in sectors like trade, defence and people to people relations," Modi said in a post on platform X, formerly Twitter. The two leaders discussed ways to deepen the bilateral ties between both the countries, his office said, adding that Prime Minister Modi welcomed Ethiopia as a new member of the BRICS family.
Anand Mahindra shares throwback picture with newly-elected Brazil President Lula, calls him a 'fascinating storyteller'
Mahindra had hosted Lula in India in 2003 when he was the President of CII.
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