PM Modi meets Brazil President Jair Messias Bolsonaro on the margins of the 11th BRICS Summit
Brasilia/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro on the sidelines of the 11th BRICS summit at Brasilia on Nov 13.
Prime Minister Modi invited the President of Brazil to be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day 2020. The Brazilian President has accepted the invitation with pleasure, according to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) press communique.
Deepening the bond with Brazil.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 13, 2019
Fruitful talks between PM @narendramodi and President @jairbolsonaro. The two leaders spoke about diversifying cooperation for the benefit of our people. pic.twitter.com/WmISgWFyHS
Both leaders agreed that on this occasion the two countries can comprehensively enhance our strategic partnership.
PM Modi said that he looked forward to discussing matters relating to trade. He also outlined areas for potential investment from Brazil , including in areas of agricultural equipment, animal husbandry, post-harvest technologies and biofuels.
The President of Brazil expressed his readiness and informed PM that a large business delegation will accompany him to India. They also discussed other areas of cooperation including space and defence sectors. PM welcomed the decision of President to grant visa free travel to Indian citizens.
