New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will be accompanied by 14 ministers and a high-level delegation of CEOs during his State visit to India from February 18 to 22, underscoring the visit's strong economic and strategic focus. President Lula is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 21, according to the press release by the Ministry of External Affairs.

The accompanying ministers are expected to hold meetings with their Indian counterparts, while the top CEOs of Brazilian companies are expected to participate in a Business Forum being organised during the Brazilian President's visit, reflecting the growing trade and commercial engagements between India and Brazil.

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