"The visit of Vice President Geraldo Alckmin to India, in preparation for my trip early next year, is very important because India has an exceptional market. We can have a fantastic alliance with India – political, space, entrepreneurial, economic. Therefore, we will create a strategic alliance with India and develop Brazil's economy," Lula said in a video message posted on X on Saturday.
He noted that the Alckmin's visit was aimed at expanding business ties, since many Brazilian entrepreneurs want to enter the Indian market. Lula added that Alckmin returned from India "with a lot of news," including the opening of an Embraer office, the introduction of an e-visa to simplify business, and new partnerships.