India and Brazil recently held their inaugural ‘2+2’ defence and foreign ministerial dialogue, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relations. The talks aimed to deepen cooperation across various sectors, emphasizing energy, critical minerals, technology, and counter-terrorism.
Key Areas of Discussion
1. Cooperation Expansion:
- Deliberations focused on expanding cooperation in critical sectors such as energy, technology, and counter-terrorism.
2. Strategic Dialogue Format:
- The ‘2+2’ format involved the participation of defence and foreign ministers along with their respective counterparts, highlighting strategic and security-related concerns.
3. Dialogue Participants:
- The Indian delegation, led by officials from the external affairs ministry and defence ministry, engaged with their Brazilian counterparts.
- The Brazilian delegation, headed by Director Marcelo Camara and Rear Admiral Fernando de Luca Marques de Oliviera, actively participated in the discussions.
4. Topics Covered:
- Discussions encompassed a wide array of subjects crucial for bilateral cooperation, including energy security, critical minerals sourcing, technological collaboration, and joint efforts in combating terrorism.
5. Location and Leadership:
- The dialogue took place in Delhi, underscoring India’s commitment to fostering closer ties with Brazil.
- Co-chaired by G V Srinivas from the external affairs ministry and Vishwesh Negi from the defence ministry, the meeting highlighted the shared commitment of both nations towards enhancing bilateral relations.
