Modi and Lula Meeting in New Delhi

4 UPDATES · 2 DAYS · 20 FEB 2026 — 21 FEB 2026

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Latest · 21 Feb 2026

India and Brazil signed a landmark agreement to build resilient supply chains for critical minerals, including rare earths.

What this timeline covers

This event covers President Lula's four-day visit to India, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to the visit and the agreements and partnerships discussed; it excludes other actions by Brazil, India, or their leaders unless they are direct developments of this specific visit.

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STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi and President Lula da Silva met in New Delhi on February 21, 2026, following President Lula's inauguration of the first Apex office in New Delhi.

Al Jazeera

India and Brazil signed a deal to enhance cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths, aiming to reduce India's reliance on China.

The Dawn

Prime Minister Modi and President Lula finalized a critical minerals agreement, aiming to diversify resource access and reduce India's reliance on China.

LATEST UPDATE — South China Morning Post

India and Brazil signed a landmark agreement to build resilient supply chains for critical minerals, including rare earths.

Story concluded