During the G20 Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with the leaders of Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. The discussions aimed at bolstering trade ties, exploring opportunities in sectors such as energy, defense, and technology, and enhancing collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with the leaders of three major Latin American nations- Brazil (the G20 host), Argentina, and Chile- to explore opportunities for expanding trade, securing critical natural resources like minerals and energy, and strengthening defense relations.
After meeting Brazil’s President on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, PM Modi posted on X “Had discussions with President Lula during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Complimented him on Brazil’s various efforts during its G20 presidency. We assessed the whole range of bilateral ties between our countries and reaffirmed our commitment to expanding cooperation in areas such as energy, biofuels, military, agriculture, and others.”
Following his meeting with Chilean President, PM Modi tweeted, “Met the President of Chile, Mr. Gabriel Boric Font. India’s ties with Chile are getting stronger across sectors. Our talks focused on how to deepen relations in pharmaceuticals, technology, space and more. It is gladdening to see Ayurveda gaining popularity in Chile. This is also a sector where ties can gain momentum.”
According to the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, PM Modi also met Argentina’s President Javier Milei on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, marking their first interaction. The leaders reviewed their strategic partnership and agreed to deepen and diversify cooperation, particularly in areas such as digital technology, pharmaceuticals, defence, space, energy, mineral resources, and railways.
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