The Indian Foreign Minister said on his social media that they reviewed bilateral ties, including cooperation in trade, defence, energy and biofuels, health, sustainable agriculture, space, connectivity and technology.
Delegations from both countries also exchanged views on global geopolitical developments and the shared concerns and aspirations of the Global South.
Also on the progress of the participation of India and Brazil in the BRICS, as well as in the dialogue forum that they form with South Africa, IBSA, the Group of 20 (G20) and the United Nations.
The host country reiterated its continued support for the Brazilian G20 presidency, Jaishankar said.
In his opening remarks, the Indian foreign minister congratulated the South American country for successfully conducting the G20 meetings and highlighted the progress and diversification of the strategic partnership established between the two nations in 2006.
He considered the bilateral trade basket to be substantial, and it has generally increased in recent years, not without challenges, he said.
Meanwhile, his Brazilian counterpart conveyed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November.
He highlighted the growing ties between the two nations, especially in cooperation on biofuels.
Vieira noted that Brazil and India represent a positive boost for international affairs.
He stressed that Brazil, as G20 President this year, was building on India’s successful experience in 2023, which, he said, opened an opportunity to enhance the interests of the Global South and ensure its proactive participation in the economic agenda for the coming years.
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