Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva shakes hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and asserted that close cooperation was vital for advancing shared interests of the Global South.
The prime minister also said he was looking forward to welcoming the Brazilian president to India soon.
"Glad to speak with President Lula. We reviewed the strong momentum in the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership, which is poised to scale new heights in the year ahead," Modi said in a post on X.
"Our close cooperation is vital for advancing the shared interests of the Global South. I look forward to welcoming him to India soon," he added.