BRAZIL AND INDIA SEEK CLOSER TIES AFTER YEARS OF MODEST ENGAGEMENT

Brazil and India share strategic goals but maintain relatively modest economic ties. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s visit aims to deepen cooperation through business talks, AI collaboration, and expanded trade, reflecting both countries’ push for greater strategic autonomy while reducing vulnerabilities in technology, defense, and commerce without breaking from the U.S. They cooperate in forums like BRICS and seek to expand agreements such as Mercosur’s partnership with India. Trade has grown but remains below potential due to tariffs and regulatory barriers. New initiatives include digital and critical minerals partnerships, corporate deals involving Embraer and Adani Defence and Aerospace, and joint leadership engagement with Narendra Modi to boost long-term bilateral trade and cooperation.
Source: Valor Econômico / Datamar News