Dr S Jaishankar co-chaired 8th India-Brazil Joint Commission Meeting with his Brazilian counterpart

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar co-chaired the 8th India-Brazil Joint Commission Meeting with his Brazilian counterpart Carlos França in Brasilia yesterday.

The comprehensive discussions covered trade and investments, petroleum, biofuels, edible oils and minerals, health, pharma, traditional medicine, Science and Technology, agriculture and livestock, space, defense, counter-terrorism, and consular



domains. After the meeting, agreements were signed in the fields of broadcasting and taxation.

Both Ministers exchanged views on BRICS, IBSA, UN, G20, and the Ukraine conflict. Dr. Jaishankar appreciated Government of Brazil for releasing a commemorative stamp marking the 75th anniversary of Indian independence Amrit Mahotsav. He thanked Mr. França for a productive meeting