Brazilian Health Minister Alexandre Padilha has described President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's recent visit to India as "historic", calling it a watershed moment in bilateral relations with significant implications for Brazil's pharmaceutical sector and public health system.
Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Viana said the scale of engagement between the two Global South partners was reflected in both participation and concrete outcomes.
The agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for cooperation between the Department of Posts, India, and the Ministry of Communications, Brazil, aimed at enhancing strategic partnership and knowledge exchange in the postal domain, the Ministry of Communications said in a statement.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva praised the Brazil-India partnership as one of equals, highlighting shared priorities and growing trade. He expressed confidence that bilateral trade could exceed targets. India and Brazil also strengthened cooperation in pharmaceutical and medic
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva praised the cultural hospitality during his India visit, recalling musical tributes including "Asa Branca." He said the gesture mirrored a surprise he had arranged for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Brazil. Lula is on his fifth visit to India.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called his India visit "very special," recalling how his 2005 trip shaped Brazil's reserve policy. He highlighted economic and cultural ties, praised hospitality, and noted Brazil opened 520 new markets. Lula is on his fifth visit to India.
The India-US trade deal has left India with an effective 18.4% tariff burden, sparking criticism of the Modi government's concessions to the US. Pawan Khera slammed the deal as "all pain, no gain," pointing out that countries like Brazil refused to rush into a deal and are now vindicated.
India and Brazil exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of regulation of pharmaceutical and medical products.
Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, P Kumaran, said on Saturday that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, during his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressed interest in the Indian UPI payments system.
Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, P Kumaran, informed that the decision was made during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's visit to India, where he emphasised that the earlier target wasn't ambitious enough.
President Droupadi Murmu received Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. She also hosted a banquet in his honour.
Kumaran, while speaking at the Special Briefing by MEA on State visit of President of Brazil to India, said that it was a rather new development and both sides needed to study about it.