Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Lula Confirms India Visit, Discusses Global Issues with Trump
Brazilian President Lula and U.S. President Trump had a 50-minute phone call.
They talked about Venezuela, Trump's new Board of Peace, and fighting organized crime.
Lula criticized the U.S. for capturing Venezuelan President Maduro, saying it was not acceptable.
He also suggested that the Board of Peace should only focus on Gaza and include people from Palestine.
Meanwhile, the U.S. announced that 20 more countries have joined the Board of Peace, which is now being expanded to address conflicts beyond Gaza.
Lula agreed to visit Washington soon after his trips to India and South Korea in February.
They also discussed economic cooperation and the lifting of tariffs on Brazilian products.
Brazilian President Lula confirmed a visit to India in February, followed by a trip to Washington, after a phone call with U.S. President Trump.
The leaders discussed bilateral relations, economic indicators, and global agenda, noting positive economic growth prospects for both countries.
Lula reiterated a proposal to strengthen cooperation in combating organized crime, money laundering, and arms trafficking, which was well received by Trump.
Lula proposed that the Board of Peace should focus solely on Gaza and include Palestinian representation, while the U.S. expanded its mandate to address other global conflicts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Lula reviewed bilateral relations, highlighting the significance of reformed multilateralism in addressing common global challenges.
- Who
- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump
- What
- Phone call discussing Venezuela, Board of Peace, organized crime, bilateral relations, and economic indicators
- When
- Monday, January 26
- Where
- Brasilia, Brazil (call location)
- Why
- To discuss regional stability, peace initiatives, international cooperation, and economic prospects
- Participants
- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump
- Call Duration
- 50 minutes
- Topics Discussed
- Venezuela, Board of Peace, organized crime, bilateral relations, economic indicators
- Lula's Stance on Maduro
- Criticized U.S. capture, condemned as crossing an 'unacceptable line'
- Board of Peace Suggestion
- Limited to Gaza situation, include Palestinian representation
- Lula's Visit
- Agreed to visit Washington soon after India and South Korea trips in February
- New Board of Peace Members
- 20 additional countries joined, bringing total to around 35
- Board of Peace Mandate
- Originally for Gaza, now expanded to address other global conflicts
- Economic Cooperation
- Discussed economic growth and lifting of tariffs on Brazilian products
- Organized Crime Cooperation
- Proposed strengthening cooperation in combating organized crime, money laundering, and arms trafficking
Sources
Brazil’s Lula holds call with Trump, agrees to visit Washington
Brazil’s Lula discusses Venezuela, ‘Board of Peace’ with Trump, agrees to visit Washington
20 New Nations Join Trump’s 'Board Of Peace', Expanding Its Global Conflict Role, Says White House
US Says 20 More Countries Sign Up For Trump's 'Board Of Peace'
UNSC expansion needed, Peace Council should be limited to Gaza issue, Lula tells Trump
Brazilian Prez Lula da Silva Confirms India Visit in February
Brazilian President Lula da Silva confirms India visit in February
20 more countries sign up for Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ initiative: White House
