President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, was given a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will hold bilateral talks in New Delhi. They will review all aspects of their bilateral relations. The two leaders will also discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in multilateral forums, reformed multilateralism, global governance, and issues related to the Global South.
India and Brazil share a strong, close, and multifaceted Strategic Partnership, based on shared democratic values, close people-to-people ties, 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, defense, energy, agriculture, health and 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. Both countries 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.
