PM Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday targeted terrorism from Brazil and those who supported it. He pointed to Pakistan and its evergreen friend China, saying that there is no place for double standards on terrorism. PM Modi said in a joint press conference after a delegation level conversation with Brazilian President Lewis Eneasio Lula de Silva that our thinking about not tolerating terrorism and not adopting double norms about it is the same.
Without naming a country, he said that India and Brazil strongly oppose terrorism and supporters. India has described Pakistan as the ‘global center of terrorism’.
Pakistan’s friend targeted China
PM Modi indirectly pointed to Pakistan’s evergreen friend China and said that there is no place for double standards in the case of terrorism. He thanked President Lula for solidarity and support after the Pahalgam terror attack in April.
Proud talk for 140 crore Indians
At the same time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that I want to thank my friend President Lula for our warm reception in Rio and Brasilia, for being honored with the ‘Grand Collar of the National Order of the National Order of the National Order of the Southern Cross’, the highest civilian honor of Brazil. It is a matter of pride for the President to provide me the highest honor of Brazil, not only for me but for 140 crore Indians.
Explain that this honor is given to those foreign dignitaries who have strengthened the relationship between Brazil and their country. This is considered an important achievement for India-Brazil relations.
Increasing cooperation between India and Brazil
He said that increasing cooperation between India and Brazil in the defense sector is a symbol of our deep mutual trust. We are unanimous on the fact that all disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. He said that there is no place for double standards on terrorism. We strongly oppose terrorism and supporters.
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Architect of India-Brazil Strategic Partnership
President Lula is the chief architect of the India-Brazil strategic partnership. I dedicate this honor to our friendship and his deep commitment to India. We have decided to take bilateral trade to $ 20 billion in the next five years. Football is the soul of Brazil, while cricket is the passion of Indians. Whether the ball goes across the boundary or in a goal post, the $ 20 billion partnership is not difficult.
Discussion on strengthening mutual cooperation
After a conversation with Brazilian President Lula de Silva, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that we discussed strengthening cooperation in every field. We have targeted to take bilateral trade to US $ 20 billion in the next five years. PM Modi said that environment and clean energy are the main priorities of India and Brazil.
Negotiations on these issues
Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said that during the meeting, the two leaders held widespread discussions on multidimensional relations including trade and investment, defense and security, health and pharmaceutical, space, renewable energy, food and energy security, infrastructure development, digital public infrastructure, culture and relations between people.
20 billion US dollar trade target
He reported that the two leaders searched opportunities for cooperation in important minerals, new and emerging technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputers, new areas of digital cooperation and dynamics. Jaiswal said that the two leaders set a bilateral trade target of US $ 20 billion in the next five years. After the conversation, both sides signed agreements to increase cooperation in many areas.
114 horses welcome from a unique parade
PM Modi, who arrived here on a state visit after attending the BRICS summit at Rio de Janeiro, said that his visit to Brazil will give momentum to bilateral relations. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi was given a grand formal reception with a unique parade of 114 horses at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia. He also saw an Indian classical hymn performance during his reception.
