INDIA BRAZIL

A NEW INITIATIVE
 Named after Brasil wood
tree
Gained independence
on 7 th sept1822
Largest coffee producer
in the world
Language and culture
President : Michel Temmer
Land area: 3,265,059 sq mi (8,456,511 sq km); Portuguese
total area: 3,286,470 sq mi (8,511,965 sq km) Religion -Roman catholic
Population (2012 est.): 205,716,890. Amazon Jungle (50%)
Capital: Brasilia The soccer giant
 INDIA MEETS BRAZIL THROUGH 3 CORRIDORS

POLITICAL AND STRATEGIC

CORRIDOR
CULTURAL CORRIDOR
COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR
POLITICAL CORRIDOR

Its bilateral and multilateral like members in IBSA, BRICS, BASIC, UN .etc
Visit of the former PM Dilma roussoff in 2012 to India strengthened the bilateral
agreements.
Narendra Modi and Dilma roussoff in the 2014 BRICS summit.
Memberships in organisations like IBSA.
The 8 th BRICS Summit.
CULTURAL CORRIDOR

Historic ties brought by Portuguese in 17th century

The bulk of Brazilian cattle livestock is of Indian origin.
There are numerous organizations teaching Yoga in Brazil
Mahatma Gandhi is highly respected in Brazil.
The Brazilian cultural troupe had given splendid performances in India in
2008
TRADE CORRIDOR

For long, India and Brazil had remained unexplored by each other.
Brazil has become the most important trading partner to India in Latin
America
The Brazilian investments in India comprise sectors like automobiles, IT,
mining, energy, biofuels and footwear.
On the other hand, the Indian companies have invested in areas of IT,
pharmaceutical, energy, agri-business, mining and engineering/auto
sectors
According to Reserve Bank of India FDI in Brazil by INDIAN
companies=US$ 103.25 million.
Why BRAZIL?

Brazil and India are the two principal emerging powers whose citizens
enjoy a human rights-abiding liberal democratic system.
Secondly, India and Brazil share similar challenges in their respective
projects to promote economic growth and lift millions of citizens out of
poverty.
Brazil's knowledge in agriculture is sorely needed in India, while India can
provide software expertise to Brazil.
Finally, Brazil and India need to continue to forge a strong partnership in
their quest to reform global governance and assure that today's
international institutions adequately reflect the recent changes in the
distribution of power.
Things to GROW

Reduction of the enormous distance

The issues of health, universal education, infrastructure needs to be
addressed.
India can collaborate with Brazil and ethanols substitution of fossil fuels to
meet its energy needs.
Eradication of poverty
8th BRICS summit

Focussed on Institution Building, Implementation, Integration, Innovation,

and Continuity
The grouping has been pushing for greater economic growth among the
member countries and reform of global financial institutions.
BRICS Under-17 Football Tournament, BRICS Film Festival, BRICS Wellness
Forum, BRICS Youth Forum, Young Diplomats Forum, BRICS Trade Fair,
BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave besides the think-tank and academic
forums,
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