Overview
- The five-day state visit runs February 18–22, with Lula set to participate in the India–AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
- A formal meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled for February 21 to review the full spectrum of bilateral ties.
- Lula is leading what is described as the largest Brazilian delegation to India, including 14 cabinet ministers and over 200 business leaders representing 260 companies, with engagements at the Brazil–India Business Forum.
- Officials indicate several MoUs are likely during the trip, including in energy, civil aviation, critical minerals and pharmaceuticals.
- Talks will span trade and investment, defence, energy, agriculture, health, digital public infrastructure, artificial intelligence and space, with coordination on UN reform and Global South priorities, and Brazil is considering 10‑year multiple‑entry tourist visas for Indians alongside eased business visas.