PM Modi speaks to Brazil's Lula, says ties key for interests of Global South

Why in news

PM Modi and President Lula da Silva spoke via phone on January 22, 2026, to discuss strengthening the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and reformed multilateralism.

Background

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a phone conversation on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The discussion focused on the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and addressing shared challenges through reformed multilateralism.

Facts for Prelims

• FactIndia-Brazil Strategic Partnership: Key focus of the January 22, 2026, phone call between PM Modi and President Lula.
• FactReformed multilateralism: A shared commitment identified by India and Brazil to address global challenges.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership in the context of promoting the interests of the Global South through reformed multilateralism.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Geopolitical alignment: Strengthening South-South cooperation to counter unipolarity
• Institutional reform: Addressing structural inequities in global governance bodies
• Economic synergy: Leveraging bilateral ties for shared developmental goals of the Global South

Keywords: Strategic Partnership · Reformed Multilateralism · Global South · South-South Cooperation · Bilateral Diplomacy

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