Correspondent
New Delhi: India and Brazil have agreed to significantly deepen their strategic partnership following high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Welcoming President Lula and his delegation in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the strong foundation of trust and friendship between the two global south nations. He noted that President Lula’s visit has injected new momentum into bilateral ties and further strengthened cooperation across sectors.
Brazil remains India’s largest trading partner in Latin America, and both leaders committed to expanding bilateral trade beyond $20 billion over the next five years. Discussions also focused on broadening the India–Mercosur trade framework to enhance economic engagement.
Technology and innovation featured prominently in the talks. The two sides are working toward establishing a Centre of Excellence for Digital Public Infrastructure in Brazil. Cooperation in artificial intelligence, supercomputing, semiconductors and blockchain will be prioritized, with both leaders emphasizing that technology must be inclusive and serve shared development goals.
Energy partnership continues to be a key pillar of cooperation. In addition to hydrocarbons, India and Brazil will accelerate collaboration in renewable energy, ethanol blending and sustainable aviation fuel. Brazil’s participation in the Global Biofuels Alliance reflects the shared commitment to climate action and green growth.
The leaders also welcomed an agreement on critical minerals and rare earths aimed at building resilient supply chains. Defence cooperation is set to expand further, reflecting growing strategic alignment.
In agriculture, both countries will collaborate on climate-resilient farming, precision agriculture and bio-fertilizers. A Centre of Excellence in Brazil focused on oilseeds and pulses is under consideration. In healthcare, India will step up the supply of affordable medicines to Brazil while promoting traditional systems of medicine.
At the global level, both nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the voice of the Global South, combating terrorism, and pushing for reforms in global institutions through dialogue and diplomacy.
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