External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar has reiterated India’s full support for Brazil’s G-20 presidency. In his opening remarks at the 9th India-Brazil Joint Commission Meeting in Delhi today, Dr. Jaishankar appreciated Brazil’s unique initiatives centred on the theme of building a just world and a sustainable planet. He noted that the strategic partnership between India and Brazil which was established in 2006 has diversified over the years. Dr Jaishankar highlighted that bilateral relations with Brazil now span a wide range of domains, including defence, space, security cyber security, trade, and investment. He also mentioned that New Delhi is pleased to see a growing appreciation of Indian culture, performing arts, and philosophy in Brazil. Dr Jaishankar and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira co-chaired the 9th India-Brazil Joint Commission. Currently, Brazil holds the G20 Presidency, and the G20 summit will take place from November 18th to 19th this year in Rio de Janeiro. India and Brazil share a multifaceted relationship rooted in shared values. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Foreign Minister Vieira’s visit provides an opportunity to strengthen further the strategic partnership established in 2006 and explore new avenues of cooperation in bilateral, regional, and multilateral arenas across diverse sectors.
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