Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Global Leaders Discuss Cooperation and Challenges
Prime Minister Modi and Brazilian President Lula talked on the phone about making their countries' partnership stronger.
They agreed to work together for the benefit of countries in the Global South and discussed Lula's upcoming visit to India.
Meanwhile, Chinese leader Xi Jinping also spoke with Lula, promising support during difficult times.
They talked about the importance of the United Nations and how countries should work together to solve global problems.
Both leaders also expressed concerns about recent actions by the United States, including the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, which has caused uncertainty in Latin America.
Prime Minister Modi and Brazilian President Lula discussed strengthening their countries' partnership and cooperation for the Global South.
Modi expressed enthusiasm for Lula's upcoming visit to India in early 2026.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping assured Lula of China's support in 'turbulent' times and called for maintaining the role of the United Nations.
Lula criticized the U.S. attack on Venezuela and emphasized the importance of sovereignty and cooperation among major powers.
Both leaders discussed the impact of U.S. tariffs and actions on their countries and the Global South.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Chinese Leader Xi Jinping
- What
- Discussed cooperation, strategic partnerships, and global challenges
- When
- Thursday, January 22, 2026 and Friday, January 23, 2026
- Where
- Via phone calls
- Why
- To advance shared interests of the Global South, prepare for Lula's visit to India, and address international tensions
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Brazilian President
- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
- Chinese Leader
- Xi Jinping
- Partnership
- India-Brazil Strategic Partnership
- Focus Area
- Global South interests
- Future Plan
- Lula's visit to India in early 2026
- US Tariffs
- 50% on both India and Brazil
- Previous Meeting
- July 8, 2025 in Brazil
- UN Secretary-General
- Antonio Guterres
- Venezuelan President
- Nicolas Maduro
Sources
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