India, Oct. 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was quick to congratulate President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his stunning victory in Brazil's run-off election on Monday, saying he looked forward to working together on the priorities of the Global South and a more inclusive world order.

Lula's victory, which sets up a fourth non-consecutive presidential term days before the Brazilian leader turns 81, will ensure continuity with a country that has emerged as a key partner in India's efforts to forge a reformed multilateralism and to revamp global governance institutions such as the United Nations.

PM Modi described Lula's re-election victory as remarkable in a congratulatory message on social media and said he looked forward to working...