Lula selected for Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI) Outgoing Brazilian President
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was on Friday selected for the
prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and
Development for 2010.
Lula has been selected by an international jury
chaired by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
The prestigious prize was given to Lula for his
outstanding contribution to the cause of eliminating hunger
and promoting inclusive growth in his country, his advocacy
for strong ties among the developing countries and for his
signal contribution to the cause of India-Brazil partnership,
a statement from Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust said.
Lula has championed the cause of the global south and
has worked to strengthen bonds among the developing countries,
the statement said. PTI