India-Brazil Relations: India-Brazil economic friendship strengthened; NMDC–Vale–Adani Gangavaram’s $500 million iron ore deal

India-Brazil Relations: Strategic relations between India and Brazil have reached a new and historic height as both countries have decided to double their trade targets. A visionary roadmap was presented by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during the India-Brazil Business Forum held in New Delhi. Organized in collaboration with leading organizations like FICCI and Apex Brazil, the summit discussed future collaborations. In this important meeting, both countries reiterated their commitment to increase bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030.

In his speech, President Lula expressed particular satisfaction with the trade progress made in the past few years and highlighted the prospects for the future. He noted that trade between the two countries was only $2.4 billion in 2006, but it grew by 25 percent last year. Now, this trade figure has reached 15 billion dollars, but Lula believes that this is far below the true potential of both countries.

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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal also strongly supported the target, saying that the current trade figures are still insufficient. He pointed to important mineral reserves such as niobium, lithium and iron ore located in Brazil. The combination of India’s strong technology and Brazil’s resources has been touted as having the potential to provide a new boost to global supply chains.

During this forum, several important and major agreements were officially signed in strategic areas such as aerospace and mining. Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer and Adani Defense have decided to set up an assembly line for the E175 regional jet in India. Additionally, an agreement has been signed between NMDC, Vale and Adani Gangavaram Port on a $500 million iron ore facility.

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In the field of health, both countries have taken important decisions to take concrete and effective steps to work together. In the field of pharmaceuticals, several bilateral agreements were signed for joint research and production of drugs for cancer and other serious diseases. The aim of these agreements is to ensure affordable and advanced healthcare to the citizens of both countries and maintain availability of medicines.

India and Brazil also see new and vast opportunities for cooperation in emerging sectors such as agriculture, automobiles and digital technology. Brazilian companies were formally invited to invest in India’s vast market and partner with Indian startups. Both leaders emphasized the need to protect the interests of developing countries and ensure equal opportunities in the global financial system.