Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing confidence in further strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Brazil.

Lula defeated Liberal Party candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in Sunday's presidential runoff, securing another four-year term after trailing his rival in the first round. The victory gives Lula a fourth presidential term, with his new tenure scheduled to begin on January 5, 2027.