New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived here this afternoon on a five-day State visit to India during which he will participate in the ongoing AI Summit and hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership, focusing on Defence, trade, energy, agriculture and health.

President Lula was received at the airport by the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirtivardhan Singh.

Several Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in sectors such as energy, civil aviation, critical minerals, and pharmaceuticals are expected to be signed during the visit.

Sources said Brazil is reportedly moving towards introducing 10-year multiple-entry visas for Indian tourists and ...