New Delhi [India], November 11: As World Leaders converge for COP 30 in Brazil, India's cement sector, responsible for nearly 8 per cent of national CO₂ emissions, faces a critical challenge--ramping up production from 445 million tonnes in 2024 to 670 million tonnes by 2030 while sharply re
Addressing the plenary in Belem, Ambassador Bhatia said the world must remember the "principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities," adopted at the 1992 Rio Summit, and ensure that global climate efforts remain rooted in fairness and shared accountability.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced plans to form a "strategic alliance" with India aimed at fostering political, economic, and technological cooperation between the two nations.
Alckmin responding to ANI's question on the positioning of India and Brazil as alternative markets for each other amid tariffs by the US, said that both the countries are democracies, and they are not competitors.
Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin arrived in New Delhi to boost India-Brazil ties. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the visit adds momentum to the strategic partnership. Alckmin was received by officials and given a ceremonial welcome at the airport.
Brazilian Ambassador Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega today welcomed the idea of ethanol exports from India, saying it would be great news if India has surplus to export.
Brazil's Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega, said India and Brazil share responsibility in tackling climate change, welcomed Indian support for COP30, noted cooperation amid US tariffs, and praised the smooth G20 presidency transition between the two "brotherly countries
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma met Brazil's Ambassador Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega at the Chief Minister's Office, discussing ways to strengthen mutual cooperation, boost investment opportunities, and explore partnerships across various sectors.
A 2+2 Political-Military dialogue was initiated which has had its first meeting in 2024. A bilateral Strategic Dialogue mechanism was established in 2006 to cover regional and global issues of mutual concern which met five time between 2007 and 2015.
Bhatia while speaking at the Ministry of External Affairs special media briefing said that this will be a first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in the last 57 years.