Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on being sworn in as president of Brazi𓆏l and wished him a successful third term.
Lula was sworn in as president on Sunday. In his first address, the president expressed optimism abou🤪t plans to rebuild while pledging that members of outgoing Jair Bolsonaro's administration will be held to account. He is assuming office for the third time after thwarting far-right incumbent Bolsonaro's reelectio♔n bid.
In a tweet, Modi said, "Hearty congratulations to @LulaOficial on 🔥assuming office as the President of Brazil. I wish him a successful third term and look forward to working with him to strengthen India-Brazil Strategic Partnership."