India and Brazil Forge Stronger Ties: A New Era of Collaboration

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India and Brazil Forge Stronger Ties: A New Era of Collaboration

A truly productive state visit has concluded with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Brazil, reinforcing the strong ties between the two nations and setting ambitious goals for future collaboration. From boosting trade to tackling global challenges, the discussions between PM Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva covered a wide array of crucial topics, solidifying their "multifaceted Strategic Partnership."

Brasília, Brazil – In a significant move to deepen the strategic partnership between two of the world's largest democracies, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a highly successful state visit to Brazil, meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Alvorada Palace. The visit, marked by a warm ceremonial welcome, underscored the shared values and mutual respect that define the India-Brazil relationship.

The leaders engaged in extensive discussions, both in restricted and delegation-level formats, touching upon nearly every facet of their bilateral ties. Key areas of focus included trade and investment, defence and security, health and pharmaceuticals, space, renewable energy, agriculture, and food processing. A notable highlight was the emphasis on digital public infrastructure and UPI, signalling a strong intent to collaborate on cutting-edge technological advancements.

Ambitious Trade Targets and New Avenues of Growth

A major outcome of the visit was the establishment of a Ministerial-level mechanism dedicated to overseeing trade and commercial matters. Both leaders expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral trade, aiming to expand the India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement. Demonstrating their commitment, they set an ambitious target to increase bilateral trade to USD 20 billion over the next five years. This signals a robust economic partnership poised for significant growth.

Beyond traditional sectors, new frontiers of cooperation were explored, including critical minerals, new and emerging technologies, AI, supercomputers, and digital collaboration and mobility. The energy sector also received considerable attention, with leaders agreeing to explore investment opportunities in both hydrocarbon and renewable energy.

United Against Terrorism and Championing Global South

The discussions also highlighted a shared commitment to global security. Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude for Brazil's solidarity and support following the "barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam" in April 2025. Both leaders unequivocally condemned terrorism, with PM Modi emphasizing a "zero tolerance" approach and the need for firm action against those who promote such acts. President Lula echoed this sentiment, agreeing on the necessity for a united global front against terrorism.

On the geopolitical front, the leaders reaffirmed their dedication to multilateralism and the reform of global governance institutions, including the UN Security Council. They also pledged to work together to strengthen global action on climate change, with Prime Minister Modi conveying his best wishes to Brazil for the forthcoming COP30 climate change conference. A strong emphasis was placed on continuing to work closely to advance the interests of the Global South.

Key Agreements and Brazil's Highest Honour

The visit culminated in the finalization of six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), solidifying cooperation in critical areas:

• Combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime

• Sharing Successful Large-scale Digital Solutions for Digital Transformation (India Stack)

• Renewable Energy

• Agricultural Research (between EMBRAPA and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

• Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Information

• Intellectual Property

Adding a significant touch to the visit, President Lula conferred upon Prime Minister Modi Brazil's highest national honour – "The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross". This prestigious award reflects the deep respect and appreciation Brazil holds for Prime Minister Modi and India.

The visit concluded with a luncheon banquet hosted by President Lula, where Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation for the Brazilian President to visit India, further cementing the bond between these two vibrant nations.(Source-pib)

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