Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Brazil has significantly elevated the strategic partnership between India and Brazil, according to India’s Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia.

PM Modi met Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brasilia on Tuesday for extensive talks covering defence, trade, energy, agriculture, digital technology, and visa liberalisation. Ambassador Bhatia called the visit “historic,” noting it was the first state visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brazil in 57 years.

“There were meaningful discussions between Prime Minister Modi and President Lula. They shared excellent chemistry and discussed issues that hadn’t been raised before,” Bhatia said. “This visit opens a new chapter in India-Brazil relations.”

Describing President Lula as the “Chief Architect” of India-Brazil strategic ties, PM Modi praised his leadership and commitment to strengthening cooperation within the Global South.

The two countries signed six new agreements during the visit, further boosting their collaboration in key sectors, including investment, oil and gas, and defence.

A major focus was visa liberalisation. PM Modi said, “We want India-Brazil ties to be as vibrant as Carnival, as passionate as football, and as heart-connecting as Samba—without the long visa counter queues.” He emphasized easing mobility for students, tourists, and businesspersons.

Ambassador Bhatia reiterated that simplified visa processes are vital to expanding trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.

President Lula also expressed solidarity with India following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. He strongly condemned the violence and pledged Brazil’s support in global counter-terrorism efforts.

A new agreement on information exchange will enhance bilateral cooperation in counter-terrorism and combating transnational crime, Bhatia said.