Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, are holding bilateral talks in New Delhi. During the meeting, they will review all aspects of their bilateral relationship. The two leaders are expected to discuss issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in multilateral forums, reformed multilateralism, global governance, and issues related to the Global South, as well as regional and global concerns.
India and Brazil share a strong, close, and multifaceted strategic partnership, based on shared democratic values, close people-to-people relations, and expanding cooperation in key sectors. India and Brazil have been strategic partners since 2006. Brazil is India's largest trading partner in the Latin American (LAC) region. Bilateral engagement has deepened in areas such as trade and investment, defence, energy, agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, critical minerals, rare earth materials, science and technology, and innovation.
The two countries share common views on various international issues, including UN reforms, climate change, and combating terrorism. They also enjoy excellent cooperation in plurilateral forums such as BRICS, IBSA, G20, G-4, the International Solar Alliance, the Global Biofuel Alliance, and the Coalition for Disaster Resilience, as well as in larger multilateral bodies such as the UN, WTO, and UNESCO.
