India-Brazil Forge Mega Defense & Tech Deal, Eyeing $20B Trade & Global South Leadership

• Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits India (Feb 18-22, 2026) for a 'mega meeting' with PM Modi.
• The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in defense, technology, and trade, with a focus on the Global South.
• A large Brazilian delegation, including 14 ministers and over 150 CEOs, accompanies President Lula.
• Key agendas include boosting bilateral trade to $20 billion by 2030 and signing agreements on critical minerals, rare earth elements, and AI.
• Both nations seek to amplify the voice of developing countries in BRICS and G20, challenging Western tech monopolies.