Lula remembered by BRICS leaders beyond diplomatic courtesy

Source: Valor Econômico | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 19:01:17 UTC

Key Points

• President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva did not attend the BRICS leaders' summit in New Delhi.
• Other BRICS leaders widely mentioned Lula during the summit, according to a source in the Indian capital.
• Some leaders highlighted the strategic importance of Brazil's election in informal conversations.
• The article frames Lula's absence as being noted beyond routine diplomatic courtesy.