The meeting also focused on strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries, ahead of Brazilian President Lula’s scheduled visit to India in February
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday thanked Brazil for its solidarity following the Pahalgam terror attack as he held talks with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and Defence Minister José Múcio Monteiro Filho in New Delhi to advance bilateral defence cooperation.
#WATCH | Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Brazilian Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin and Defence Minister of Brazil, José Múcio Monteiro Filho
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“Let me also avail this opportunity to express our deep appreciation for the support and solidarity expressed by the Brazilian President after the dastardly terror attack on innocent civilians at Pahalgam in April this year,” ANI quoted Singh as saying during the meeting, which focused on reviewing the existing defence partnership and exploring new areas of collaboration.
Singh highlighted the shared values and global aspirations of the two countries, saying, “As two large democracies and growing major economies, we have common interests and aspirations to play a larger role in international governance and economic architecture… our defence and security partnership… can contribute in furthering international peace and security.”
Singh also called for enhanced cooperation in military training, defence technology, and industrial partnerships, framing the talks as a “significant opportunity” to strengthen strategic ties.
Brazilian Vice President Alckmin, who is on an official visit to India, announced that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva would visit New Delhi next year in February, further reinforcing the momentum in bilateral ties.
#WATCH | Delhi: During his meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Brazilian Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin says, “…At the beginning of next year, precisely in February, President Lula will pay a visit to India.”
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“We were very happy to receive Prime Minister Modi back in July 2024 in Brazil. At the beginning of next year, precisely in February, President Lula will pay a visit to India,” Alckmin said, while recalling the long-standing relationship of “trust and partnership” between the two countries.
He also confirmed the signing of a new presidential decree to prevent double taxation and promote reciprocal investments, signalling broader economic cooperation alongside defence engagement.
During the meeting, Brazilian Defence Minister José Múcio Monteiro Filho said Brazil is seeking to expand its defence and space cooperation with India, with a key agreement on defence industry collaboration currently in the final stages.
#WATCH | Delhi: During his meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of Brazil, José Múcio Monteiro Filho, says, “…The recent memorandum of understanding on the defence industry is currently in the process of being signed, which seeks to expand collaboration… pic.twitter.com/ZMSvTuNjqv
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“The recent memorandum of understanding on the defence industry is currently in the process of being signed, which seeks to expand collaboration in the development, production and trade of defence products,” said Filho
He added that the upcoming Brazil-India Defence Industry Dialogue — scheduled to take place in the Brazilian city of Santos from November 24 to 28 — would provide another platform to strengthen bilateral ties in the sector.
“The Brazil-India defence industry dialogue… will be another opportunity to consolidate and expand this exchange, approaching or putting our industry bases in the area of defence together and promoting partnerships in research, maintenance and co-production,” he said.
On space cooperation, Filho praised India’s expertise and ongoing collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), noting the success of the joint satellite launch as a foundation for future work.
“In the space domain, Brazil recognises the vast expertise of India. The collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO, opens up perspectives for the development of space technologies and the use of launch centres in Brazil in future joint missions,” he said.
“The launch of the Amazonia 1 satellite in the Indian territory is a milestone of this fruitful partnership that we wish to expand,” he added.
With inputs from agencies
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